Tar Heels in NFL: Frustration for Drake Maye, good numbers Hampton, Gray, Brown, and Williams

Posted Sep 8, 2025
From Drake Maye trying to will the Patriots’ offense forward, to Omarion Hampton grinding out yards against the Chiefs, Cedric Gray throwing his weight around for Tennessee, and Dyami Brown making plays in Jacksonville’s win, Tar Heels had impressive weekends, starting with Javonte Williams’ big game Thursday. Maye passed for 287 yards. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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