Joshua Ezeudu joins NFL Draft as UNC will have to retool offensive line next season

Posted Jan 4, 2022
UNC will have a retooled offensive line to go along with a new starting quarterback next football season. Left guard Joshua Ezeudu, the team’s most talented and versatile offensive lineman, said Monday he’s entering the NFL Draft and departing the Tar Heels. He joins right guard Marcus McKethan and right tackle Jordan Tucker in declaring for the draft. (Burlington Times News)

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