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John Harbaugh: Tez Walker "off to a great start"

On Saturday, Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh raved about his newest wide receiver, Tez Walker. "You knew he was going to be fast and you knew he was going to be big. He showed that. I didn’t know if he was going to change direction quite as well as he did the last two days. He caught the ball really well. So, yeah, he’s off to a great start." (On3.com)

How Drake Maye's offensive situation compares to other first-round quarterbacks

The New England Patriots hope they have their next franchise quarterback in the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Drake Maye. Some QBs are only as good as the situation around them. The Patriots did what they could to support their young signal-caller with the rest of their draft picks. Seven of their eight selections were offensive players. (NBC Sports)

Sam Howell declares Drake Maye as best quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft

Drake Maye was the third quarterback taken in the 2024 NFL Draft. From one Tar Heel to another, though, he’s the best one in the class at the position this year. Sam Howell, a quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks now who also played college football at North Carolina, tweeted about Maye following the New England Patriots’ selection of him at No. 3 overall. (On3.com)

Des Evans Knows Exactly What he Wants in Year Five in Chapel Hill

Defensive end Desmond Evans is on a mission. His final football season at UNC is about two things: winning games, and enhancing his NFL stock. That’s why he returned. "I already know the player I am and the player I could be," he said. "I just wanted to come back, develop myself, and give myself another chance to go to the league; a higher draft pick." (Tar Heel Illustrated)

UNC Football Looking At Potential Starters, Depth At Star Position

Alijah Huzzie's return to the cornerback position helps North Carolina's defense backfield on the outside, but it also leaves another position in question. Huzzie held down the star position last season after DeAndre Boykins was lost with a knee injury. With Huzzie back on the outside and Boykins back from injury, the Tar Heels are looking at its options at star. (Inside Carolina)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Basketball Roster Updates; Elizabeth Scotty, Austin Greaser Interviews

The UNC Basketball roster continues to take shape with R.J. Davis and Cade Tyson decisions (7:44). Jacolby Criswell gives the Tar Heels another quarterback option (18:12). ACC Champs Austin Greaser from Men's Golf (24:56) and Elizabeth Scotty from Women's Tennis (38:26) join. And Baseball is well-positioned for the postseason (54:28). (Listen To Podcast)

NC lawmakers seek to force UNC, NC State to play football, basketball vs. in-state schools

State lawmakers want to require UNC and NC State to play football and basketball games against other in-state public schools on a regular basis. Under a bill filed by Republican House members, UNC and NC State would be required to play at least one of ECU, App State, and Charlotte every year and play each school home and away every six years. (WRAL.com)

Tez Walker Hopes To Be 'Deadly' Receiver With Baltimore Ravens

Tears started to fall for Tez Walker on draft night. When Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta told him, "You will be a Baltimore Raven," the emotions set in for Walker. "That's always been my 'why,'" Walker said. "Football has always kept me level-headed. So hearing those words that I'm going to be a part of an NFL roster, that broke me down in tears." (Inside Carolina)

UNC's Top Ten Scholar-Athletes Headline Annual Academic Luncheon

Headlining UNC's annual academic luncheon were this year's Top Ten Scholar-Athletes. Natalia Aseguinolaza (golf), Dorritt Eisenbeis (field hockey), Christopher Holliday (football), Rob Landry (basketball), Jack Loftus (lacrosse), Gigi Maroney (rowing), Alec Mulvaney (fencing), Peter Murphy (tennis), Elizabeth Scotty (tennis), and Lauren Walsh (rowing). (GoHeels.com)

UNC Football Fared Well With Transfer Portal Now Closed

The football transfer portal closed Tuesday night, and there were only four departures which is a positive development for the UNC program. The transfers were offensive lineman D.J. Geth, cornerback Lejond Cavazos, defensive back Ayden Duncanson, and quarterback Tad Hudson. Only Hudson (Coastal Carolina) has found a new school to date. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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