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As we first reported last week, key official visit starts today for Carolina Basketball ...

Officially official from the ACC Player of the Year and first-team All-American.

Did #UNC ’s QB battle just become a three-man race with the déjà-vu addition of Jacolby Criswell from Arkansas? His boomeranging return to the Tar Heels creates additional layers of intrigue at the position.

Transfer portal tracker updated here: 247sports.com/college/north-…

As Jacolby Criswell navigated the transfer portal, #UNC just felt like “home.” The former Arkansas QB will now continue his college career in the same place it began.

Don Callahan spoke to Criswell following his commitment on Tuesday. Full Q&A here:
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Jacolby Criswell boomeranging back to UNC.

Taking a look at #UNC ’s undrafted players who have agreed to NFL free-agent deals. Tomari Fox is among the group, and his brother took that path to a roster spot with the NY Giants.

Read more here: 247sports.com/college/north-…

In 2021, New England was hoping Mac Jones could be the next face of the #Patriots franchise. Now, they're hoping Drake Maye can be what Mac Jones couldn't.
Adam Smith joined me to talk all things #DrakeMaye and the #NFL Draft2024 #NFL #UNC
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Belmont transfer Cade Tyson picks UNC. 6-7 sharpshooter in the Missouri Valley, and brother of former Clemson standout Hunter Tyson.

“This kid can go get the football. He’s got run-after-catch ability, tracks the deep ball very well. Route running could be a little bit better at times. Bottom line is, throw it up, he’ll get it.” - Mel Kiper

“When he sees the ball, he uses that length exceptionally well to get off blockers. He’s like a throwback, a little bit, in terms of a downhill gap-filling thumper.” - draft analyst Matt Miller

After taking an unconventional path through college football, Tez Walker is now in the NFL. The Baltimore Ravens picked the WR with the 113th overall pick of the fourth round. More on Walker and his #UNC career:
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A four-year mainstay on the #UNC defense, Cedric Gray will take his game to the next level. The Tennessee Titans selected the LB with the 106th overall pick in the fourth round of the NFL Draft.

More on Gray and his accomplishments at UNC:
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UNC now has produced 9 first-round NFL Draft picks since 2008. That’s the third-highest total of any current ACC school, behind Clemson (17) and FSU (13). Louisville also has had 9 first-round choices since 2008.

#UNC ’s Drake Maye is greeted on stage by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, after being picked No. 3 overall by the Patriots. Wire photos from Getty here. #NFLDraft

Drake Maye becomes the 10th player in UNC football history to be chosen in the top 10 of the draft. He’s the first Tar Heel first-rounder since 2017.

#UNC ’s Drake Maye doesn’t have to wait long for his name to be called. The New England Patriots take him at the top of the first round, with the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Story: 247sports.com/college/north-…

The NFL Draft instantly will transform #UNC ’s Drake Maye into the fresh face of a franchise. And along with that responsibility comes an important distinction about his new job.

Story from Adam Smith with more: 247sports.com/college/north-…

Kobe Paysour is on the mend from another foot surgery, his third across the last six months. #UNC coach Mack Brown expects the WR to be ready for the Tar Heels’ summer training program and preseason camp.

Story here with more: 247sports.com/college/north-…

Sheesh the depth of reporting from the man Sherrell D. McMillan here. And how about this quote, per a source: “This whole thing wouldn’t be possible without UNC’s leader (Hubert Davis) being understanding.”