Nazair Jones To Enter 2017 NFL Draft

Posted Dec 9, 2016
UNC junior defensive tackle Nazair Jones has elected to forego his final season of eligibility and will enter the 2017 NFL Draft following the Sun Bowl vs. Stanford. “I’m so thankful for this amazing university,” says Jones. “I want to thank our amazing coaching staff, support staff and an incredible fan base. I know Tar Heel nation will always have my back!” (GoHeels.com)

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