The Impact: Receiver Hakeem Nicks

Posted Apr 26, 2009
North Carolina receiver Hakeem Nicks was taken by the Giants with the 29th pick in the N.F.L. draft. Here’s a look at how the Tar Heels will be affected by his absence. What They Lose: The most decorated receiver in UNC history, Nicks holds 14 team records at Carolina, including career receptions (181), career receiving yards (2,580) and career touchdowns (21). He also has a behind-the-back move to make Ty Lawson jealous. (New York Times)

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