[1] Gray committed to play college football at the University of North Carolina over other schools such as Akron, Appalachian State, and Marshall.

[7] In the team's bowl game, Gray posted 13 tackles with two for a loss, but the Tar Heels fell to South Carolina.

[9] Gray got off to a strong start to the 2022 season, racking up 13 tackles and an interception in the Tar Heels' thrilling 63–61 win over Appalachian State.

[12] In the 2022 Holiday Bowl, Gray recorded eight tackles with two for a loss, and a pass deflection, but North Carolina fell to Oregon, 28–27.

He would tally 121 total tackles (64 solo), five sacks, two forced fumbles, and another interception en route to his second-straight first team all-conference nod.