UNC Pro Day: Ethan Farmer still fighting for shot at NFL

Posted Mar 22, 2016
Ethan Farmer still has the dream. That’s why almost two years after playing his final game at UNC, Farmer was back at the Tar Heels’ practice field Tuesday, huffing and puffing and performing for dozens of NFL scouts. Farmer, a defensive tackle, was among 14 ex-UNC players being measured and executing drills during the school’s annual Pro Timing Day. (Fayetteville Observer)

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