Searcy, Williams and Hollins still alive in NFL Playoffs

Posted Jan 10, 2018
After Wild Card weekend in the NFL Playoffs, only three former Tar Heels remain among the final eight teams. Da’Norris Searcy and Sylvester Williams are playing on the defensive side of the ball for the Tennessee Titans, while Mack Hollins is filling in as a second string wide receiver behind Alshon Jeffery and Nelson Agholor for the Philadelphia Eagles. (Daily Tar Heel)

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