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The North Carolina Tar Heels’ defense is poised to be their biggest weapon this season, powered by a fearsome defensive line loaded with talent and speed. Returning star Melkart Abou Jaoude joins explosive newcomer Jaylen Harvey from Penn State, forming a potentially unstoppable pass-rushing duo. With Donovan Hoilette Jr. and a trio of interior linemen from Florida, the Tar Heels are stacking depth and versatility on the edges and inside. As the offense still finds its footing, this revamped front seven—backed by a solid secondary—is expected to be the engine driving UNC to ACC dominance. If they gel, they could be one of the nation’s most feared defenses. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d79078c59ace4bd6