Tar Heels in NFL: Big day for Josh Downs; Drake Maye runs for TD but gets concussion

Posted Oct 28, 2024
A huge day for Indianapolis receiver Josh Downs and a terrific start for New England quarterback Drake Maye were overshadowed by a controversial hit that gave Maye a concussion. Maye gave New England an early lead, scrambling past Jets (and former UNC) linebacker Chazz Surratt and slivered into the end zone for a 17-yard touchdown run. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Related: Football, Tar Heels in the NFL

Why Jordan Shipp Stayed at UNC: 'I'm Carolina Through And Through"
After UNC Football's 4-8 finish in Bill Belichick’s first season at the helm, Tar Heels leading receiver Jordan Shipp had every opportunity to become the...
Tue Jun 30, 2026

Cowboys RB Javonte Williams ready to replicate success from breakout season
Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams is an avid watcher of Emmitt Smith highlights. He says he'll watch clips all the time from Smith's Hall...
Tue Jun 30, 2026

How UNC Players Rank in New College Football Video Game
With the college football season fast approaching, so is the new edition of EA Sports' College Football 27 video game. The game, which officially releases...
Tue Jun 30, 2026

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Jordan Shipp
Jones Angell and Adam Lucas from the Carolina Insider Podcast sit down with UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp, who led the Tar Heels in receptions,...
Mon Jun 29, 2026