NFL destinations for UNC's undrafted free agents

Posted Apr 30, 2016
No North Carolina players were selected in the 2016 NFL draft, but many were quickly signed as free agents just as the draft ended. Check out the destinations for many of the former UNC players: All-American offensive guard Landon Turner, who was a four-year starter at UNC, signed with the New Orleans Saints. Running back Romar Morris signed with the New York Jets. (Carolina Blue)

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