Lawrence Taylor named best No. 2 NFL Draft pick ever

Posted Jul 9, 2025
At UNC, Lawrence Taylor was a Unanimous All-American in 1980. As a pro, he won two Super Bowls and accumulated 142 sacks in 13 seasons. He was a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, a 10x NFL All-Pro and a member of the NFL's 75th and 100th Anniversary All-Time teams. Taylor was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999. (Keeping It Heel)

Related: Football, Tar Heels in the NFL

Tight End Paul Barton carries on a UNC legacy
All four Barton family kids are carrying on a Carolina legacy. Anna Barton played women’s lacrosse and won a national championship in 2022. Ellie Barton...
Mon Dec 15, 2025

Video: IC Podcast - UNC's Offensive Coordinator Search Underway
Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Football's offensive coordinator search, what Bill Belichick is after in the hire, and when the...
Mon Dec 15, 2025

UNC defensive back Malcolm Ziglar to enter Transfer Portal
North Carolina defensive back Malcolm Ziglar is planning to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after spending his first two seasons in Chapel Hill. Over that...
Mon Dec 15, 2025

THT Newsletter: Jonathan Powell Breaks Out, UNC Football Coaching Shakeup, Seth Trimble on the Mend
It was a big week in Tar Heel sports, despite the exam break. Jonathan Powell had a breakout game, Bill Belichick shook up the UNC...
Mon Dec 15, 2025