Antoine Green Drafted in Seventh Round by Detroit Lions

Posted Apr 29, 2023
Former UNC wide receiver Antoine Green was selected 219th overall in the seventh round of the NFL Draft on Saturday to the Detroit Lions. Green totaled 90 catches, 1,710 yards and 15 touchdowns in his 48-game UNC career. He was an All-ACC third team performer in 2022 after recording 43 catches, 798 yards, and seven touchdowns for the Tar Heels. (Inside Carolina)

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