UNC Players in the NFL: Week 1

Posted Sep 11, 2017
The Tar Heels boast a plethora of talent in the NFL. Here are some of the highlights from week one around the league. Former UNC defensive lineman Nazair Jones made a major splash in his NFL debut with the Seattle Seahawks. Giovani Bernard led the Bengals with 40 yards on seven rush attempts. He also caught one ball for 39 yards. (Inside Carolina)

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