There was so much expected from the Hurricanes’ defensive line following a lackluster 2019 season. Gregory Rousseau was developing into an uber star before our eyes, an unblockable athletic specimen that oozed with still-untapped potential despite his outstanding play. With a dominant 2020 season, he could even perhaps be the best defensive end in school history.
Then, COVID-19 hit, and the world spun out of control. Players understandably exercised the only control they have at the college level: their choice to play. Many with something to lose chose to opt out, and that unfortunately included Rousseau, a likely first round pick.