Three Tar Heels signed as undrafted free agents
Posted May 1, 2017
North Carolina had six players selected in the 2017 NFL draft and three more Tar Heels were signed to free agent contracts after the draft concluded. Center Lucas Crowley is heading to the Arizona Cardinals. Cornerback Des Lawrence is heading to the Detroit Lions. Wide receiver Bug Howard is heading to the Indianapolis Colts.
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