KANSAS CITY - University of 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," said Richards. "I've worked hard to achieve this dream, but I can't stop now because I want to have a long and successful career. I appreciate the Cowboys showing their faith in me and I won't let them down.