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NFL Draft Will Transform Quarterback Drake Maye Into Franchise Face

Whether quarterback Drake Maye's stock is holding near the top of the 2024 NFL Draft or perhaps slipping out of the top-10 range as some analysts suggest, a former NFL linebacker, who later worked as a scout, believes Maye is equipped for his future job. Maye instantly will transform from college star to the fresh face of a franchise Thursday night. (Inside Carolina)

Drake Maye family tree: Get to know brother Luke, dad, mom, and more about UNC QB's athletic roots

Drake Maye would be the most famous athlete in most families, and he likely still holds that distinction in the Maye family with the possible exception of one town: Chapel Hill, N.C. Maye comes from a family of famous UNC athletes, ranging from his dad, a former Tar Heel quarterback, to his older brother, a national champion for the UNC basketball team. (Sporting News)

Drake Maye Steps Into NFL Draft Spotlight

When North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye walks on stage Thursday night, soon after hearing his name called in the first round of the National Football League draft, he immediately will step into a much larger television spotlight than anything he encountered as a UNC player. However the drama unfolds Thursday, many millions will be watching. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Football Solidifying Downhill Running Style With Darwin Barlow, Davion Gause

Mack Brown called running back Omarion Hampton the "face" of North Carolina's offense on Monday, and Hampton was certainly the Tar Heels' workhorse last season. Hampton accumulated 1,504 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns. But during spring practice, transfer running back Darwin Barlow and freshman RB Davion Gause began to emerge. (Inside Carolina)

NFL Draft Arrives For Tar Heel NFL Hopefuls

The 2024 NFL Draft begins Thursday, and UNC is expected to make a big impact throughout the weekend. Tar Heel quarterback Drake Maye is among the top-rated players available and is expected to be picked early in the first round. Tez Walker is among the ACC's top wide receivers, and linebacker Cedric Gray was a semifinalist for the Butkus Award. (GoHeels.com)

Drake Maye to be drafted by an NFL team. But which one? Rumors abound.

By Thursday night, some NFL team will draft former UNC quarterback Drake Maye, likely at No. 3 overall but maybe elsewhere, and he can begin again with a new team. His family has flown to Detroit, site of the 2024 NFL Draft. His three older brothers all plan to attend, including Luke, who got time off from the pro basketball team he’s playing for in Japan. (MSN.com)

The NFL Draft, Brian Simmons' Advice, and the Draftable Tar Heels

North Carolina Football's social media account noted 15 players who are likely on NFL Draft boards. Brian Simmons, UNC’s Senior Advisor to the Head Coach/Pro Liaison, has spent time with the draftable Tar Heels discussing with them so many aspects of what will take place not only this week, but also in the weeks after each are selected by NFL teams. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

2024 NFL mock draft roundup: Where is UNC QB Drake Maye predicted to go?

Drake Maye possesses remarkable skills that several teams in need of a quarterback would love to have on their roster. top-three pick this year. However, as the draft has drawn ever closer, Maye's status as a top-three pick has become murkier. The emergence of both Jayden Daniels and J.J. McCarthy has left Maye's future team in question. (USA Today)

Former UNC offensive lineman James Hurst retires after 10 NFL seasons

New Orleans Saints offensive lineman James Hurst announced his retirement Wednesday, concluding a 10-year NFL career. Hurst signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted rookie out of UNC in 2014 and played six seasons there. He signed with the Saints after the conclusion of the 2020 NFL draft and started 51 games over four seasons. (ESPN.com)

Mack Brown Looking For Consistency In ‘Back And Forth’ Quarterback Competition

So, who's in the lead between Max Johnson and Conner Harrell? "I go back and forth," Mack Brown said. "One day, I'll say, 'He was great. The other one struggled a little bit.' And then the next day, I'll say, 'That one had confidence. He had a hot hand, but, I don't know.' So that's the good and the bad of it. We just need to get one of them more consistent." (Inside Carolina)

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