M.J. Stewart Drafted by Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Second Round

Posted Apr 27, 2018
UNC cornerback M.J. Stewart was selected by Tampa Bay in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft Friday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. UNC's all-time leader in pass breakups, Stewart went to the Buccaneers with the 21st pick of the second round and the 53rd pick overall. Stewart was a second-team All-ACC corner in 2015 and two-time honorable mention selection. (GoHeels.com)

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