Tar Heels in NFL: Hollins plays well; Dalton makes debut; Ezeudu gets first start; Fox has best game

Posted Oct 31, 2022
On a day that most UNC alums didn’t put up big numbers, there were some nice stories with defensive end Jalen Dalton finally making his NFL debut, rookie offensive lineman Joshua Ezeudu making his first NFL start and rookie linebacker Tomon Fox playing his best professional game. Running back Michael Carter was back in the Jets’ starting lineup. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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