Tar Heels account for 8 NFL TDs; Three for Drake Maye and two for Tez Walker

Posted Sep 15, 2025
In a productive NFL Sunday for former UNC Football players, Tar Heels accounted for eight touchdowns in Week 2, led by an outstanding performance from Patriots' quarterback Drake Maye and a two-score day from Baltimore’s Tez Walker. Also scoring touchdowns were Jacksonville receiver Dyami Brown and Cowboys running back Javonte Williams. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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