Oct 21, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Perris Jones (2) fights for yards as North Carolina Tar Heels defensive lineman Kevin Hester Jr. (98) makes the ...

KEVIN HESTER JR. — The 6-foot-4, 310-pound nose tackle Hester has played in 50 games for the Tar Heels across his long college career, which began in 2019.

UNC currently has seniors Des Evans, Jahvaree Ritzie and Jacolbe Cowan, plus graduate students Kevin Hester and Joshua Harris. Kaimon Rucker, a star edge rusher for North Carolina, is also a ...

Kevin Hester, Jr., DT, UNC (minicamp invite) The 6'3", 305 lb. lineman from UNC had 40 tackles last season in his sixth season with the Tar Heels. Cozziah Izzard, DT, Penn State.

Hester, originally from Kennesaw, Ga., is entering his fifth and final campaign in Chapel Hill. He's appeared in at least 10 games each year, starting all 12 a season ago.