Hard Work Just Beginning for Second Round Pick M.J. Stewart

Posted May 7, 2018
M.J. Stewart had his phone by his side while watching day two of the 2018 NFL Draft on April 27. The former North Carolina cornerback wasn't sure where he was going, and once the call came in two picks before he was actually selected, his family wasn't sure either. The suspense and excitement set the stage for one of the more memorable moments of his life. (Inside Carolina)

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