Tracking Former UNC Players in the NFL

Posted Sep 21, 2020
The second week of NFL action is in the books, so it's time to look at which former UNC players are in the NFL, where they are playing, and how they are doing. There are 18 total Tar Heels in the league, either on an active roster, practice team, or opted out for the 2020 season. The most high profile Tar Heel is Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky. (Inside Carolina)

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