When we talk about North Carolina Tar Heels that go on to play in the professional ranks, it’s usually about players that go on to long and fruitful careers. It makes sense that you would focus of the Michael Jordan, Mia Hamm, and Lawrence Taylors of the world. However, they are only one end of the spectrum on how a pro career can go.
Here are the stories of some Tar Heels who made it all the way to the professional ranks, only for things to end way sooner that they might’ve hoped.
Arguably the most famous person who is specifically known for having a short pro career happens to be a Tar Heel.