Top 25 ACC 2017 NFL Draft Prospects to Watch

Posted May 2, 2016
Jon Heck, OT, UNC: as started 37 of a possible 39 games for the Tar Heels since his redshirt freshman year. A second-team All-ACC player last year, Heck has been a starter at right tackle during his time at UNC. Caleb Peterson, OG, UNC: A member of one of the top offensive lines in the nation as a junior, Peterson will be part of another strong one in 2016. (Athlon Sports)

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