Seven from N.C. schools taken on final day of draft

Posted Apr 25, 2010
One of defensive end E.J. Wilson's biggest dreams came true Saturday when the former North Carolina standout was taken by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Wilson was one of seven players from North Carolina schools that were taken on the final day of the draft that consisted of rounds four through seven. Wilson, who stands at 6-3 and 286 pounds, was the first Tar Heel taken in the draft. (Durham Herald-Sun)

Related: Football Alumni

Audio: Hakeem Nicks Interview
Charlotte resident and Giants star WR Hakeem Nicks joined the guys to discuss the Super Bowl, his rise to stardom, and whether or not he...
Fri Jan 27, 2012

Coples, Brown lead next group of Tar Heels going pro
The pipeline from Chapel Hill to the NFL is alive and well, and evident at this year's Senior Bowl in the form of four Tar...
Fri Jan 27, 2012

Senior Bowl: Stock down for UNC's Dwight Jones
The latest notes from ESPN's Scouts Inc. crew featured two former North Carolina players, receiver Dwight Jones, and linebacker Zach Brown, as both struggled on...
Thu Jan 26, 2012

UNC's Coples sees a chance to bolster rep
Tony Pauline, draft expert for SI.com, said UNC coaches have been telling scouts that Quinton Coples played cautiously his senior season to avoid getting hurt...
Thu Jan 26, 2012