Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
UNC edge Melkart Abou-Joude emerged onto the scene as a sophomore to become one of the nation's most feared pass rushers. He was a second-team All-ACC performer after finishing 5th nationally in sacks at the end of the regular season at 10.5. That mark also tied for the sixth most in a regular season in North Carolina history. Abou-Joude was an ironman leading all ACC defensive linemen in total snaps played at 646. His 47.0 tackles was sixth on the team, and he also tacked on 12.0 tackles for loss with 5 hurries, a fumble recovery and a forced fumble. Check out why this pass rusher is one to watch in 2026. SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/Oqg3iE
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UNC edge Melkart Abou-Joude emerged onto the scene as a sophomore to become one of the nation's most feared pass rushers. He was a second-team All-ACC performer after finishing 5th nationally in sacks at the end of the regular season at 10.5. That mark also tied for the sixth most in a regular season in North Carolina history. Abou-Joude was an ironman leading all ACC defensive linemen in total snaps played at 646. His 47.0 tackles was sixth on the team, and he also tacked on 12.0 tackles for loss with 5 hurries, a fumble recovery and a forced fumble. Check out why this pass rusher is one to watch in 2026. SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/Oqg3iE
The ACC Digital Network (theACCDN) is a project of Raycom Sports, a long-time television producer and partner of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The cross-platform digital video network covers the spectrum of one of the nation’s top intercollegiate athletic conferences, featuring original on-demand content throughout the entire year. All ACCDN videos are viewable on theACC.com, the ACC mobile and tablet app, as well as various streaming and connected mobile and TV devices. For more information, visit theACC.com and follow @theACCDN on Twitter, and Instagram.
Connect with the ACCDigitalNetwork Online:
Visit the ACC WEBSITE: theacc.com
Visit the ACC Facebook: facebook.com/theACC
Follow the ACCDN on Twitter: twitter.com/theACCDN
Follow the ACCDN on Instagram: instagram.com/theACCDN
youtube.com/user/ACCDigitalNetwork
