As much experience as it returns from last season, both on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, North Carolina has been by no means exempt from the attrition that inevitably occurs every offseason. And at no spot is that more evident than along the defensive line.
The anchors of UNC's defense in 2019, Aaron Crawford and Jason Strowbridge, are off to the NFL after successful endings to their college careers. Strowbridge, a third-team All-ACC pick, was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. Meanwhile, Crawford – who led all FBS interior defensive linemen in run-defense grade (91.