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Former UNC Football Player Jake Lawler Tackles Career In Screenwriting
When he came to Carolina on a football scholarship,
Jake Lawler enjoyed writing, but he had no idea where that passion would take him. He chose UNC in part because he could combine football and studying writing at the Hussman School of Journalism and Media. "Sports are a great backdrop for dramatic storytelling. That pushed me toward screenwriting." (
Daily Tar Heel)
Cedric Gray gave up catching TDs at UNC. In exchange, he got a chance at the NFL
Ask
Cedric Gray about his football life before arriving at UNC, where he became a standout four-year linebacker as the Tar Heels surged into a new era of success, and you learn something pretty quickly: All along, he thought he’d be a receiver. He made that known to everyone. Oh yes!” said Cedric’s mother, Esther, about her son’s wide receiver dreams. (
MSN.com)
College Football Transfer Portal Opens, 3 Tar Heels Have Entered So Far
The college football transfer portal opens Tuesday, April 16 and closes April 30. With UNC's spring game this Saturday, expect some decisions next week with any current Tar Heels that decide to enter. As of now, three Tar Heels intend on entering: Offensive lineman
D.J. Geth, defensive back
Ayden Duncanson, and defensive back
Lejond Cavazos. (
Tar Heel Illustrated)
North Carolina's Young Wide Receivers Taking Advantage of Extra Spring Reps
Nate McCollum is the most experienced wide receiver that North Carolina has available for the spring, and the young wideouts on the team don't have a problem reminding him. "It's fun, man," McCollum said on Saturday. "They play a lot. They call me 'Unc.' I'm the old man out there." McCollum said he learns from the young players and vice versa. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC defensive back Lejond Cavazos entering transfer portal
North Carolina cornerback
Lejond Cavazos intends to enter the transfer portal with two remaining seasons of eligibility. Cavazos, a former top recruit out of IMG Academy, missed all but one game of the 2023 season with an injury. He started multiple games down the stretch for the Tar Heels in 2022 and was expected to play a big role this season. (
247 Sports)
Sources: UNC Football adding former FCS special teams coordinator Nick Newsome
Nick Newsome, who has previous ACC experience from time at Georgia Tech and also learned under FCS coaching veteran Jason Simpson at UT Martin, is joining the staff at North Carolina, per sources. Newsome is set to join
Mack Brown's Tar Heels as an analyst; specifically, Newsome is going to work with UNC's defensive backs, sources report. (
Football Scoop)
Interview with Tez Walker
UNC wide receiver
Tez Walker is a big-bodied, vertical playmaker with game-changing abilities. At the NFL Combine, he ran a 4.36 40, and had a 40.5 inch vertical leap. Walker recently spoke about the decision that initially ruled him ineligible to play in 2023, his chemistry with quarterback
Drake Maye, which teams are showing interest, and more. (
The Draft Network)
UNC Football Freshman Profile: Defensive Back Zion Ferguson
Zion Ferguson is an early enrollee who is a four-star prospect ranked as the nation’s 146th-best overall player, the No. 19 cornerback and the No. 23 player in Georgia by Rivals. He was invited to the Under Armour All-American Game. Ferguson arrived at UNC at 165 pounds. He was 176 before spring practice started, and his goal weight for now is 180. (
Tar Heel Illustrated)
A homegrown Hall of Famer: Julius Peppers makes history for the Carolina Panthers
Julius Peppers, on the other hand, is truly a homegrown Panthers Hall of Famer, as well as the first player the Panthers drafted to be enshrined. He was born and raised in the tiny town of Bailey, N.C., 35 miles east of Raleigh. Then he went to school at UNC, making such a name for himself that he was the No. 2 overall pick of the 2002 draft — by Carolina. (
MSN.com)
2024 NFL mock draft: Where UNC Tar Heels prospects are projected to land
LB
Cedric Gray to Green Bay Packers in 3rd round - Gray, UNC’s top defensive prospect, finished his college career as one of the most productive linebackers in the nation. WR
Tez Walker to Kansas City Chiefs in 2nd round - An All-ACC receiver in his only season at UNC, Walker finished with 41 catches for 699 yards and seven touchdowns in eight games. (
Fayetteville Observer)