Erik Highsmith is on his way

Posted Jan 19, 2013
Erik Highsmith took his first step toward fulfilling his dream of playing in the NFL. Highsmith caught a pass for seven yards in Saturday’s East-West Shrine Bowl game at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. Highsmith, playing for the East squad, snagged his only reception on a slant pattern from Heisman Trophy finalist Collin Klein, from Kansas State. (New Bern Sun Journal)

Related: Football, Tar Heels in the NFL

Snap count, PFF report: Edwards, Thurman lead UNC's impressive offensive grades
Billy Edwards Jr. and UNC's offense produced some of their best Pro Football Focus grades of the season in a 38-35 loss to No. 1...
Sun Nov 1, 2026

North Carolina vs. Miami Postgame Notes
Top-ranked Miami defeated Carolina, 38-35, Saturday evening in Kenan Stadium. With the loss, Carolina drops to 4-4 on the season, and 2-3 in the ACC...
Sun Nov 1, 2026

What Bill Belichick said about UNC's onside kicks vs Miami
UNC recovered consecutive onside kicks in the final two minutes against No. 1 Miami, but consecutive penalties negated the recoveries in a 38-35 loss. "It’s...
Sun Nov 1, 2026

Video: Billy Edwards, Peyton Seelmann Post-Miami Press Conferences
North Carolina quarterback Billy Edwards and linebacker Peyton Seelmann speak with reporters following the Tar Heels' 38-35 loss to the No. 1 Miami Hurricanes on...
Sun Nov 1, 2026