Ty Chandler Drafted By Minnesota Vikings In Fifth Round

Posted Apr 30, 2022
UNC running back Ty Chandler has been selected in the fifth round with the 169th overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Chandler becomes the 247th Tar Heel chosen in the NFL Draft and the 41st running back. He is the 10th Tar Heel chosen by the Vikings. Chandler led UNC with 1,092 rushing yards and 13 TDs in 2021. (GoHeels.com)

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