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How Drake Maye’s family forged unflinching confidence in Patriots quarterback

There are a pair of National Championships in the Maye family. Luke won a ring playing basketball at UNC, while Cole nabbed one pitching at Florida. Beau underwent nine knee surgeries and still walked on to the UNC basketball team. And then there’s Drake, who accomplished so much that the Patriots are entrusting him with the future of their franchise. (Mass Live)

UNC's Bryson Nesbit among 10 tight ends to know ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft

Bryson Nesbit blurs the line between wide receiver and tight end, spending most of his snaps in the slot for North Carolina. Regardless of what he’s listed as, he’s still one of the nation's top returning pass-catchers. The junior’s 1,092 receiving yards the last two years lead all returning tight ends in college football. Nesbit is a matchup nightmare in the ACC. (Pro Football Focus)

In Awe of Mack Brown, Running Back Darwin Barlow Came to UNC for Many Other Reasons

A dream of sorts has come true for Darwin Barlow. A native of Newton, TX, Barlow grew up a Texas Longhorns fan and admirer of Mack Brown. Everyone in his family is still big Brown and Texas fans. So, when Barlow entered the transfer portal after three years at Southern Cal, UNC reached out. Barlow visited and, not long after, committed to play for Brown. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

UNC DL Travis Shaw Coming of Age as Key Junior Season Approaches

Upon hearing about the many changes Travis Shaw has made since the end of last season, both on and off the football field, it wasn’t hard to imagine him walking into a defensive meeting just before the outset of spring practice, and doing his own little Reggie Hammond impersonation. "There’s a new d-line monster in town, and his name is Travis Shaw!" (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Inside Quarterback Drake Maye's Day at Patriots Rookie Minicamp

The Patriots held their first open practice of the coach Jerod Mayo era Saturday, with rookie minicamp taking place on practice fields behind Gillette Stadium. Although we are a ways away from competitive football, third-overall pick Drake Maye led New England's offensive draft class in a one-hour session that was a snapshot into the future in Foxborough. (New England Patriots)

Former UNC All-ACC Quarterback Chris Kupec Passes Away At Age 71

Chris Kupec (May 3, 1953 - May 8, 2024), a highly esteemed financial services attorney and former college athlete, passed away Wednesday, May 8. He was a loving father, devoted husband, adoring grandfather, and cherished member of his community. As a football player at UNC, Chris was named All-ACC quarterback in 1974 during his senior year. (Holland Funeral Service)

Former UNC DB Giovanni Biggers to use master's degree to help underprivileged kids

Giovanni Biggers looks forward to putting the skills and knowledge he gleaned as part of UNC's Master of Applied Professional Studies?program to good use. Biggers would like to work for, or create, an organization to help underprivileged kids find avenues to higher education. Biggers came to UNC through hard work in the classroom and on the football field. (UNC.edu)

Jacolby Criswell's return adds a new wrinkle to North Carolina's quarterback situation

The return of Arkansas transfer Jacolby Criswell, a former 4-star recruit who started his career in Chapel Hill, adds a new and intriguing wrinkle to the Tar Heels’ quarterback situation heading into fall camp. At the very least, Criswell’s arrival should serve as a motivator that helps Max Johnson and Connor Harrell maintain their sense of urgency. (Saturday Road)

UNC Safety Jakeen Harris "Blessed" To Return From Injury In 2024

UNC transfer safety Jakeen Harris has one more season of college football eligibility remaining. Through five seasons with the Wolfpack, he recorded 166 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, four interceptions, and 11 pass breakups in 48 games. "Obviously, that's an interesting transfer going from an in-state rival to here," general manager Pat Suddes said. (Inside Carolina)

How Patriots QB Drake Maye's family shaped him to meet this moment

Football, basketball, and baseball aren't fair playing fields for the Maye brothers - Luke, Drake, Beau, and Cole. Golf levels the competition, which is to say golf fuels the competition. Most other sports are unsafe for these young men. "I've watched them play two-on-two basketball, and it's a bloodbath," said Scott Chadwick, Drake Maye's high school coach. (FOX Sports)

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