UNC, Duke shut out on Day 3 of 2012 NFL Draft

Posted Apr 28, 2012
Eight area players — but none from Duke or North Carolina — were chosen in rounds four through seven of the NFL Draft in New York Saturday afternoon and evening. UNC’s hopefuls included wide receiver Dwight Jones, cornerback Charles Brown, defensive end Donte Paige-Moss and defensive tackle Tydreke Powell. (Durham Herald-Sun)

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