ACC Football: Top 25 2022 NFL Draft Prospects to Watch

Posted May 3, 2021
Here are 25 ACC players that could have their names called during the 2022 NFL Draft. Joshua Ezeudu, OG, North Carolina (Jr., 6-4, 320) A member of the All-ACC third team, Ezeudu will be one of five returning Carolina starters up front. Sam Howell, QB, UNC (Jr., 6-1, 225) Howell won't have to wait long to hear his name called could be selected No. 1 overall. (Athlon Sports)

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