Chazz Surratt Drafted By Minnesota Vikings

Posted Apr 30, 2021
UNC linebacker Chazz Surratt has been selected in the third round with the 78th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Surratt becomes the 242nd Tar Heel chosen in the NFL Draft and the 31st linebacker. He is also the 26th UNC football player selected in the third round. Surratt is the ninth Tar Heel chosen by the Minnesota Vikings. (GoHeels.com)

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