Tar Heels in NFL: Williams, Trubisky, Ezeudu projected starters; Hollins turning heads

Posted Aug 3, 2022
Bolstered by eight rookies, the number of Tar Heels in NFL camps is a mammoth 29 players, with some fighting for roster spots, many battling to move up the depth charts and others projected to start. Some of the headliners have been running back Javonte Williams, quarterback Mitch Trubisky, receiver Mack Hollins and offensive guard Joshua Ezeudu. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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