Elijah Hood is a longshot with Panthers, but for those of us who knew him when...
Posted May 11, 2018
Attend a high school football practice, and one player always will stand out. You know he’s going to star in college, and you can envision him in the NFL. At Charlotte Catholic, that player was Elijah Hood. Hood, who is 5-11 and 230 pounds, ran like a linebacker. That’s a compliment. The Oakland Raiders waived Hood Tuesday, and the Carolina Panthers claimed him.
(Charlotte Observer)
Related: Football, Tar Heels in the NFL
Bill Belichick, Three Tar Heels Set For ACC Kickoff July 17UNC Football coach Bill Belichick, defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude, offensive lineman Christo Kelly, and wide receiver Jordan Shipp will preview the 2026 football season...
Wed Jun 24, 2026Newsletter: Caleb Wilson To The Bulls, Angelo Brizzi Buzz, Oh So Close In Omaha
Caleb Wilson joined Michael Jordan and Coby White in becoming the third Tar Heel drafted in the first round by the Chicago Bulls, UNC Basketball...
Wed Jun 24, 2026
UNC Football Opponent Snapshot: Louisville
UNC Football hosts Louisville at Kenan Stadium on Nov. 14. The Tar Heels are 3-5 against the Cardinals and have only played them once in...
Mon Jun 22, 2026
UNC Football Opponent Snapshot: Syracuse
UNC Football will host Syracuse on Oct. 24 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, 364 days since their last meeting. Offensively, the Orange are projected...
Thu Jun 18, 2026