UNC player Tylee Craft dies at 23 of lung cancer; teammate scores touchdown wearing his jersey

Earlier this week, members of North Carolina's football team visited teammate Tylee Craft, who was transferred to hospice care amid his battle with lung cancer.

Prior to their game Saturday, the Tar Heels paid tribute to him. During the game, Tar Heel receiver J.J. Jones scored a touchdown while wearing Craft's jersey.

After its game against Georgia Tech, the team found out Craft had died earlier in the day at the age of 23.

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