Tudor: Hakeem Nicks has what it takes to star in NFL

Posted Oct 27, 2008
That Hakeem Nicks can be officially ordained as the best wide receiver in Carolina history was probably a foregone conclusion weeks ago. But after scoring four times and piling up 139 yards against the Eagles, there's no doubt at all now. "He's going to be a pro, a big-time pro," said radio analyst Bobby Ross, who coached Georgia Tech to a share of the 1990 national championship. "It's probably a question now of whether he goes out early or comes back for another season. But there's no doubt he's really exceptional." (Charlotte Observer)

Related: Football, Tar Heels in the NFL

Two UNC Football Players Honored At Uplifting Athletes Leadership Development Conference
UNC Football's Timir Hickman-Collins and Christo Kelly recently attended the 2026 Uplifting Athletes Leadership Development Conference in Philadelphia. The UNC Football Chapter was recognized at...
Thu Feb 19, 2026

Ronald Curry hired as Denver Broncos WR coach
The Denver Broncos are hiring former UNC quarterback and basketball standout Ronald Curry as their wide receivers coach. Curry was quarterbacks coach for the Buffalo...
Thu Feb 19, 2026

Bill Belichick's quarterback shakeup at UNC: FCS record breaker joins Tar Heels
In an effort to revamp UNC's offense, Bill Belichick has landed his third offseason quarterback transfer in Western Carolina's Taron Dickens. An FCS record-breaker for...
Mon Feb 16, 2026

THT Newsletter: Caleb Wilson Injured, Baseball Sweeps, Malloy Smith Offered, Dylan Mingo To Commit
It was quite the eventful week in UNC Athletics. Caleb Wilson suffered a broken hand, the Diamond Heels swept their season opener, Kenny Smith’s son...
Mon Feb 16, 2026