Amari Gainer only needed one season at UNC to prove he was good enough for the NFL.
Gainer, a linebacker who transferred from Florida State to North Carolina last offseason, made a valuable impact during the 13 games he played in Carolina Blue. Gainer totaled 27 tackles (17 solo), six tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, two pass breakups, a quarterback hurry and forced fumble apiece.
Unfortunately for Gainer, he wasn’t chosen in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Las Vegas Raiders liked what they saw in Gainer, though, signing him as an undrafted free agent.
UNC head coach Mack Brown congratulated Gainer in an Instagram post Tuesday, thanking his 2023 linebacker for his brief time
After the preseason, Las Vegas loved what it saw in Gainer, announcing the former Tar Heel made its final, 53-man roster on Tuesday afternoon.
Gainer was all over the field in just three preseason games for the Raiders, recording 13 total tackles (10 solo, three assisted) and four stuffs (NFL equivalent of tackles for loss). He’ll join a fairly young linebacking corps with the likes of former Virginia Tech standout Divine Diablo.
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Las Vegas isn’t expected to have a great year, but Gainer can showcase he’s a crucial part of the team’s success with a strong rookie showing.
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