2024 NFL mock draft: Where UNC Tar Heels prospects are projected to land

Posted Apr 13, 2024
LB Cedric Gray to Green Bay Packers in 3rd round - Gray, UNC’s top defensive prospect, finished his college career as one of the most productive linebackers in the nation. WR Tez Walker to Kansas City Chiefs in 2nd round - An All-ACC receiver in his only season at UNC, Walker finished with 41 catches for 699 yards and seven touchdowns in eight games. (Fayetteville Observer)

Related: Football, Tar Heels in the NFL

Caleb Pickrell Now Listed as North Carolina’s Tight Ends Coach
Former offensive assistant Caleb Pickrell is now officially listed as North Carolina’s tight ends coach in his profile page on the school’s website. Pickrell has...
Sun Apr 19, 2026

Offensive Lineman Christo Kelly has 'Deeper Sense of Gratitude' in his Final Spring
Finally healthy and rolling through spring practice, North Carolina offensive lineman Christo Kelly cannot wait for the games to arrive. "Feel great. A hundred percent...
Sun Apr 19, 2026

Melkart Abou Jaoude Ready to Lead UNC's Defense After Breakout Season
Following a breakout season that earned Melkart Abou Jaoude second-team All-ACC honors, the defensive lineman opted to remain at UNC for his redshirt senior season,...
Fri Apr 17, 2026

Which Young Football Tar Heels Are Standing Out?
UNC defensive end Melkart Abou-Jaoude was asked which true freshmen have stood out to him on defense. Almost right away, "David Jackson" emanated from his...
Wed Apr 15, 2026