Tar Heels Set to Dominate 2012 NFL Draft

Posted Jul 5, 2011
If you thought North Carolina’s defense that should-have-been was loaded last season, take a look at the mock drafts for next April to get a gauge on the potential of the group charged with defending for the Tar Heels this fall. A natural defensive end, Quinton Coples will return to the position NFL scouts see him starring in, and he could go as high as the second player taken overall. (Fox Sports Carolinas)

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