NFL-loaded teams in the ACC

Posted Aug 1, 2011
ESPN Insider Chris Sprow recently ranked the top 10 teams in the country loaded with the most NFL prospects, and two ACC teams appeared on his list. No. 4 North Carolina -- The Butch Davis exit isn't pretty but similar to the way he left Miami, there's a lot to work with. The defense features No. 2 overall prospect Quinton Coples, who should bookend a terrifying pass rush with junior DE Donte Paige-Moss. (ESPN.com)

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