UNC's Mitch Trubisky Selected No. 2 Overall by Chicago Bears

Posted Apr 28, 2017
UNC quarterback Mitch Trubisky was selected second overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2017 NFL Draft Thursday evening. Trubisky, who attended the draft and was presented a Bears jersey by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, is the Tar Heels' highest draft pick since Julius Peppers was taken No. 2 in 2002. Trubisky is the 24th first round NFL Draft pick in UNC history. (GoHeels.com)

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