Chansky’s Notebook: Former UNC Football Players Shine in NFL Week 1

Posted Sep 13, 2023
UNC has 20 alumni in the NFL. To show you the discrepancy between college programs as feeders to pro football, Alabama has the most ex-players in the NFL at 58. Still, one-time Tar Heels definitely made headlines the first weekend, especially Sam Howell, who is the new quarterback for the Washington Commanders after barely playing his rookie season. (Chapelboro.com)

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