North Carolina offensive lineman Asim Richards was selected 169th overall in the fifth round by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2023 NFL Draft. Richards is the 30th North Carolina offensive tackle selected and the 249th Tar Heel chosen in the NFL Draft. "I couldn't be more excited to be a Cowboy. I've worked hard to achieve this dream, but I can't stop now." (GoHeels.com)
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Wide receiver Tez Walker believes he has grown a lot during first spring at UNC
After a highly productive junior year at Kent State, Tez Walker jumped into the transfer portal and landed with the UNC Tar Heels.