North Carolina Tar Heels NFL Draft Prospects
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North Carolina Tar Heels 2025 NFL Draft Player Rankings
| RANK | Player | Pos | Coll | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
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32 |
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RB |
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221lbs | 6-0 | 4.46 | 2 | 36.4 |
87.3
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Born in Clayton, North Carolina, Hampton's path to becoming one of college football's premier backs began at Cleveland High School... |
147 |
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DE |
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254lbs | 6-1 | 4.79 | 46 | 180.8 |
83.0
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The Tar Heel terror from Hart County, Georgia has been wreaking havoc in ACC backfields since stepping foot on campus in Chapel Hi... |
172 |
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OG |
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270lbs | 5-10 | 5.20 | 27 | 154 |
82.6
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Willie Lampkin the 5'10", 270-pound interior offensive lineman began his collegiate career as a day-one starter at Coastal Carolin... |
205 |
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CB |
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193lbs | 5-10 | 4.55 | 44 | 205.8 |
82.2
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Alijah Huzzie's path to the NFL draft exemplifies the modern transfer portal success story. After establishing himself as one ... |
259 |
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DL |
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294lbs | 6-4 | 4.95 | 81 | 337 |
81.4
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Born in Kernersville, North Carolina, Jahvaree Ritzie arrived at Chapel Hill as a highly touted four-star recruit who ranked 71s... |
268 |
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TE |
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238lbs | 6-5 | 4.88 | 22 | 301.8 |
81.2
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Bryson Nesbit, a WR/TE from South Mecklenburg High School, emerged as a four-star prospect. He began playing footbal... |
348 |
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LB |
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237lbs | 5-11 | 4.73 | 42 | 331.5 |
78.2
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Power Echols established himself as a key defensive playmaker for the North Carolina Tar Heels, earning Third-Team All-ACC honors ... |
400 |
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DL |
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270lbs | 6-6 | 4.90 | 92 | 468 |
70.6
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Desmond Evans from Lee County High School was rated a 5-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high ... |
North Carolina Tar Heels 2024 NFL Draft Player Rankings
| RANK | Player | Pos | Coll | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
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7 |
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QB |
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223lbs | 6-4 | 4.60 | 2 | 5.6 |
90.1
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Drake Maye, the dynamic quarterback from North Carolina, has rapidly become one of the most talked-about prospects in the 2024 NFL... |
84 |
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WR |
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193lbs | 6-2 | 4.36 | 19 | 74.3 |
84.6
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Devontez Walker from West Charlotte High School was rated a After high school, Walker opted to join Kent State.As a sophomore in... |
117 |
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LB |
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234lbs | 6-2 | 4.64 | 11 | 89.5 |
82.8
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In his first year as a significant contributor as a sophomore, this former three-star recruit Cedric Gray played in 12 games on 67... |
238 |
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DL |
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309lbs | 6-4 | 5.20 | 59 | 243 |
77.3
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Myles Murphy, born on November 27, 2001, in Greensboro, North Carolina, emerged as a football standout from an early age. Initiall... |
377 |
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S |
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215lbs | 6-1 | 4.49 | 90 | 377 |
54.2
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Ja'Qurious Conley from Northside High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Followin... |
430 |
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CB |
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205lbs | 6-0 | 4.58 | 113 | 479.5 |
30.0
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Armani Chatman from Catholic High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following hi... |
North Carolina Tar Heels 2023 NFL Draft Player Rankings
| RANK | Player | Pos | Coll | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
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42 |
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WR |
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171lbs | 5-9 | 4.48 | 14 | 44.6 |
86.7
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“I would say the one thing you have to be is fearless in the slot,” -Josh Downs Josh Downs attended North Gwinnett High School ... |
211 |
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OT |
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309lbs | 6-4 | 5.16 | 56 | 197 |
78.8
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Asim Richards from Haverford High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following hi... |
317 |
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WR |
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199lbs | 6-2 | 4.47 | 58 | 291.3 |
74.2
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Antoine Green from Rockledge High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high s... |
437 |
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LB |
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238lbs | 6-4 | 4.52 | 64 | 352.6 |
64.5
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Noah Taylor from The Avalon High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high s... |
445 |
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DL |
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310lbs | 6-2 | 5.10 | 95 | 458 |
63.0
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Raymond Vohasek from McHenry East High School was rated a After high school, Vohasek joined North Carolina.In 2019 as a freshman... |
North Carolina Tar Heels 2022 NFL Draft Player Rankings
| RANK | Player | Pos | Coll | Weight | Height | 40YD | AVG POS RANK | AVG OVR RANK | Rating | Summary |
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56 |
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QB |
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221lbs | 6-1 | 4.87 | 5 | 54.2 |
86.1
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Howell was a four-star rated quarterback by 247 Sports, ranked as the No. 3 dual-threat in the 2019 class and a top-100 player nat... |
221 |
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RB |
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204lbs | 5-11 | 4.38 | 17 | 166.2 |
78.0
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Strengths Has good straight-line speed with quick acceleration and a second gear downfield. Has a good-sized frame to add some bul... |
226 |
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OT |
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308lbs | 6-4 | 5.19 | 36 | 159.6 |
77.9
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Strengths Dips shoulder and moves his feet to get outside leverage when needed. Strong and low coming out of his stance, effective... |
366 |
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LB |
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225lbs | 6-1 | 4.70 | 34 | 260.6 |
70.0
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Strengths Tougher between the tackles than many expect. Fluid and quick drop into zone, covers enough ground to be Tampa-2 "MIKE" ... |
465 |
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CB |
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205lbs | 6-0 | 4.52 | 89 | 411.5 |
62.2
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Strengths Good agility and balance when shadowing his target. Competitive player.Patient and flexible in his drops and looks natur... |
570 |
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OLB |
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260lbs | 6-3 | 4.77 | 78 | 567.5 |
57.2
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Strengths Thickly built with classic linebacker size, adequate strength and the smarts to cover up his athletic shortcomings in th... |
666 |
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OG |
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340lbs | 6-6 | 5.31 | 82 | 353 |
39.0
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Strengths Awareness is above-average for his limited experience. Sells trap block and can turn to seal. Fluid getting to and adjus... |
684 |
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OT |
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340lbs | 6-7 | 5.37 | 107 | 491 |
29.0
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Strengths Has a strong upper body with physical, powerful hands and works hard to gain body positioning in the run game.Strong upp... |