Trio of Tar Heels moving up big boards ahead of 2022 NFL Draft

Posted Apr 20, 2022
Most of the recent buzz surrounding quarterback Sam Howell has him finding his way into the first round. As for two other Tar Heels rated in the top-300, Matt Miller has offensive lineman Joshua Ezeudu at No. 142 and linebacker Jeremiah Gemmel at No. 173 overall. The NFL Draft begins on Thursday, April 28 and runs through Saturday, April 30. (USA Today)

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