Diving Into UNC's History with First Round NFL Picks

Posted Apr 24, 2025
Here’s a look at North Carolina’s first-round NFL Draft picks, which dates back to 1965: Nine of the Tar Heels' first-round picks have gone on to become Pro Bowl selections. Four first-round picks out of UNC became Super Bowl Champions (Lawrence Taylor, Harris Barton, Hakeem Nicks, Sylvester Williams). They have combined for seven Super Bowls. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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