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The Goal for UNC's Chris Collins: Wreak Havoc

A quick look at North Carolina's 2022 football roster reveals a new position for the Tar Heels defense. The jack. So what is the jack position's role and purpose? "It's basically an edge rusher," UNC defensive coordinator Gene Chizik told reporters on Wednesday. Chris Collins is expected to be one of UNC's main jacks alongside Virginia transfer Noah Taylor. (Inside Carolina) New UNC defensive coordinator Gene Chizik helps Tar Heels, one drill at a time
Gene Chizik's work as UNC defensive coordinator in 2015 and 2016 dramatically improved what had been, statistically, one of the nation’s worst defenses in 2014.