UNC's Success And Drake Maye's Attention Helping Tar Heels On Football Recruiting Trail

Posted Nov 1, 2022
UNC is 7-1 overall, 4-0 in the ACC, and ranked No. 17 in the nation. And, they are a treat to watch, courtesy of quarterback Drake Maye, who has inserted himself into the Heisman Trophy talk with his play and Carolina’s success. The effect? Kids on the recruiting trail are definitely noticing, even those who had previously moved on the from Tar Heels. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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