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Video: Family says Cedric Gray ‘took to football like oh, my Lord’

Cedric Gray has battled the best in college football and finished his career as one of them. But before he earned his stripes at UNC, his brother made sure he first earned them at home. The former Ardrey Kell receiver turned linebacker described those early battles in his family’s backyard against his older brothers. "They were rough." (View Video)

Drake Maye NFL Draft Scouting Report

The Patriots did the predictable thing on the first night of the 2024 NFL Draft by selecting quarterback Drake Maye from North Carolina. It was a move many mock drafts predicted and for good reason, the promising young prospect has all the tools to become an impact starter and has the franchise-altering potential that the team desperately needed. (New England Patriots)

Video: West Charlotte native Tez Walker discusses adversity on journey to NFL Draft

West Charlotte graduate Tez Walker has endured as much adversity as he has success after suffering injures and finding himself at the center of a national story involving his eligibility to play at UNC. Walker now has a new journey ahead as he has his sights set on the NFL and is expected to hear his name called during this weekend’s draft. (View Video)

Drake Maye gets to meet Cam Newton, his childhood hero, at NFL draft

Drake Maye, the young, talented quarterback who caught national attention over the past two years as UNC’s starting quarterback, is the newest member of the New England Patriots. Moments before he heard his name called, Maye met his childhood hero, Cam Newton, the former national champion at Auburn and first selection in the 2011 NFL draft. (Tar Heels Wire)

The history of first-round NFL Draft picks from North Carolina

North Carolina has a track record of producing talented football players who are good enough to make it to the NFL. 54 players from the Tar Heel state have been selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. This is our list of all of them. UNC: 2013 — Jonathan Cooper (No. 7 overall, Arizona Cardinals), 2014 — Eric Ebron (No. 10 overall, Detroit Lions). (High School OT)

5 things to know about new Patriots quarterback Drake Maye

The Drake Maye era has arrived in Foxborough. The Patriots used the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to select the 21-year-old quarterback out of UNC. Maye has earned high marks from NFL scouts over the last two years — with his elite arm strength, pro-ready frame, and athleticism painting the picture of a prospect who could become a franchise fixture at QB. (Boston.com)

Chansky’s Notebook: Maye Day Unspoiled

Drake Maye’s size makes him a prototypical NFL quarterback, a similar frame as Tom Brady with better speed and arm strength coming out of college. And Maye likely will spend his rookie season learning the pro game under veteran QB Jacoby Brissett. Maye has family and Carolina pedigree in star QB father Mark and All-ACC basketball brother Luke. (Chapelboro.com)

Carolina Insider Podcast: Seth Trimble Interview; Basketball Portal; UNC Football Spring Practice

Transfer portal season continues as the UNC men's basketball roster evolves (7:44). Spring football is complete (26:54). And Seth Trimble joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas to discuss entering the transfer portal and deciding to remain at UNC (31:45). Plus: Two more ACC Championships (1:03:57), and much more. (Listen To Podcast)

Patriots' new QB 'not going to be Tom Brady,' 'just going to try to be Drake Maye'

After all the trade speculation had subsided, the New England Patriots stayed put at No. 3 and selected a quarterback in the first round for the second time since the Tom Brady era's end. Not long after he became a Patriot on Thursday night, Drake Maye made it clear that he's not looking to be the next Brady, though, he just wants to set his own path. (NFL.com)

Drake Maye Selected Third Overall By New England Patriots

UNC quarterback Drake Maye was selected third overall in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. Maye becomes Carolina's 25th first-round draft pick, which is the most in the state. He also becomes the Tar Heels ninth first-round pick since 2008, which ranks third among ACC schools. "This is a dream come true," said Maye. (GoHeels.com)

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