Sam Howell headlines five Tar Heels invited to NFL Combine

Posted Feb 15, 2022
Led by quarterback Sam Howell, the North Carolina Tar Heels have plenty of talented players getting ready for the NFL. In fact, UNC received five NFL Scouting Combine invitations. Here is a closer look at UNC’s full list of invitees to the combine, including Howell, OL Marcus McKethan, OL Joshua Ezeudu, LB Jeremiah Gemmel, and RB Ty Chandler. (247 Sports)

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