Tate, Hill, Brown headline locals taken on day two of NFL draft

Posted Apr 27, 2009
The second day of the NFL draft brought good news for several top collegiate players in the Triangle. Brandon Tate, whose final season at UNC was cut short by injury, was drafted in the third round by the New England Patriots. Tate starred on special teams at UNC, and also played wide receiver. N.C. State Tight End Anthony Hill was taken in the fourth round by the Houston Texans. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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