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UNC Football: 5 dark horse Tar Heels that could break out in 2016

By Horran Cameron

Nov 14, 2015; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels tight end Brandon Fritts (82) runs after a catch against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The Tar Heels won 59 - 21. Mandatory Credit: Evan Pike-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2015; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels tight end Brandon Fritts (82) runs after a catch against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The Tar Heels won 59 - 21. Mandatory Credit: Evan Pike-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jonathan Smith, LB #7; Freshman

Jonathan Smith hails from Laurinburg, North Carolina. The 6-foot-1, 230-pound linebacker enters UNC with an impressive resume as a high school player, earning All-State twice in his career. But now he’s ready to breakout for the Tar Heels.

Yes, he is a newcomer.

However, true freshman Jonathan Smith is two-time Southeastern 4-A Conference Defensive Player of the Year. He is No. 2 on North Carolina’s depth chart at linebacker behind Andre Smith.

The departures of Shakeel Rashad and Jeff Schoettmer leaves a void at the linebacker position. Someone will have the opportunity to emerge as a star. Both Andre Smith and Jonathan Smith are poised to fill in for Rashad and Schoettmer.

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