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Gainesville High's Zion Ferguson eager to begin next chapter of his life playing football at North Carolina
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Gainesville's Zion Ferguson celebrates his interception return for a touchdown during the Red Elephants' win over Shiloh on Oct. 20, 2023 at City Park Stadium. Photo courtesy of the Gainesville High School Athletic Department
Bill Murphy
The Times
Published: Jan 11, 2024, 1:10 AM
Shutdown cornerback has already started classes in Chapel Hill
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Cleveland Browns owner gives candid take on 'big swing and miss' in trade for Gainesville High grad Deshaun Watson
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, a Gainesville High graduate, scrambles during a 2024 game in Cleveland. Photo by John Kuntz Tribune News Service
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Published: Mar 31, 2025, 9:25 PM
String of significant injuries have limited Watson's ability to play in Cleveland
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