North Carolina defensive tackle Naz Jones and his chain have been inseparable this football season. In just about every post-game picture of Jones snapped in 2016, you can see his chain in the frame, casually draped around his neck like a pet snake.
Defensive line coach Tray Scott introduced the chain, and the symbolism behind it, to his unit when he came to UNC in 2015. It looks small around Jones' neck, but it's actually pretty massive — and it's not just for show. All the linemen know what it stands for and why it’s important.