Tar Heels on the offensive in the NFL

Posted Oct 7, 2011
Every college football athlete wants to make the transition from playing on Saturdays to playing on Sundays. The hard work of these former Tar Heels has allowed them to make that leap. Arguably the best Tar Heel wide receiver in the NFL, Hakeem Nicks of the New York Giants already has 24 receptions for 347 yards on the season. He is currently on pace to have career-highs in both of those categories. (Daily Tar Heel)

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