Tar Heels in NFL: More history for Drake Maye; Omarion Hampton outduels Javonte Williams
Posted Dec 22, 2025
On a day when Omarion Hampton outdueled fellow former Tar Heels running back Javonte Williams, Drake Maye made more history when his first career 300-yard passing game helped New England rally past the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night to clinch a playoff berth. Baltimore’s Tez Walker got a sack and forced a fumble playing on special teams.
(Tar Heel Tribune)
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