Dallas Cowboys Draft UNC OL Asim Richards in 5th Round

Posted Apr 29, 2023
North Carolina offensive lineman Asim Richards was selected 169th overall in the fifth round by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2023 NFL Draft. Richards is the 30th North Carolina offensive tackle selected and the 249th Tar Heel chosen in the NFL Draft. "I couldn't be more excited to be a Cowboy. I've worked hard to achieve this dream, but I can't stop now." (GoHeels.com)

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