# @dailytarheel on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DBHtp1ms10g
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/24035414-dailytarheel-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-10-14T21:59:50.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Daily Tar Heel (@dailytarheel) — https://gondola.cc/dailytarheel

## Caption

Tylee Craft, a former UNC wide receiver and student assistant coach, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, after his battle with cancer. He was 23.⁠
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“This young man fought so hard for his two and a half years,” head coach Mack Brown said. “The doctors told us he outlived what he should have. And he did it with a spirit. He did it with a smile on his face. He didn't miss a meeting. He didn't miss practice. He coached these other young people. He's just an incredible young person.”⁠
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The Tar Heels honored Craft during Saturday's game, welcoming his family onto the field and dedicating the afternoon to him and cancer awareness. ⁠
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After the first quarter, the video board projected a montage. Craft holding the North Carolina flag in the tunnel before running onto the field for kickoff. Sharing handshakes with his teammates during warmups. Leading a huddle at practice. Dancing on the sidelines. Hugging players. Cracking smiles. Waving a towel. ⁠
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The screen went black. #TyleeStrong in all-white text illuminated the board. ⁠
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📸 Photo by lifethroughkenslens⁠
✍️ Story by Caroline Wills and Harry Crowther.

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