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North Carolina had several players hoping to hear their name called over the three days, seven rounds, and 250 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. Only superstar running back Omarion Hampton left as the lone draft pick for the Tar Heels . He was the No. 22 overal pick to the Los Angeles Chargers .
All other UNC football players who entered their names into the NFL Draft will head into their professional careers as undrafted free agents (UDFA), hoping to find a chance with a professional team.
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Here is an up-to-date list of where North Carolina's undrafted free agents have landed.
Power Echols , LB, Chicago Bears
Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; North Carolina linebacker Power Echols (LB07) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Power Echols spent four seasons with the Tar Heels , securing and dominating the middle of the field. He had 100+ tackles in two of the four seasons and finished 2024 with six passes deflected (collegiate career high) and 0.5 sacks. He will make his way to a Chicago Bears team that spent most of the NFL Draft securing offensive weapons.
Alijah Huzzie , DB, Houston Texans
Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; North Carolina defensive back Alijah Huzzie (DB16) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images
Alijah Huzzie was the No. 1 player that I was surprised didn't hear his name called in the sixth or seventh rounds of the NFL Draft. Either way, the star cornerback will make his way to Houston as a UFDA. He finished his UNC career in 2024 with a season of 40 tackles, two sacks, eight passes deflected, and one interception. He will join a team with starting cornerbacks Derrick Stingley Jr and Christian Harris .
Bryson Nesbit , TE, Minnesota Vikings
Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; North Carolina tight end Bryson Nesbit (TE17) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Bryson Nesbit is a guy who deserved to be drafted, but with the injury concerns he possesses, it wasn't a shock to see him fall. The Minnesota Vikings will get a talented tight end who will work for them. The depth behind TJ Hockenson is not great, so Nesbit should have a good shot at making the 53-man roster. In his best season with UNC, Nesbit caught 41 passes for 585 yards and five touchdowns.
Willie Lampkin , OT, Los Angeles Rams
Feb 1, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; American team offensive lineman Willie Lampkin of North Carolina (55) warms up before the 2025 Senior Bowl football game at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
Willie Lampkin was a player who originally could have gone in mock drafts anywhere from the fifth to the seventh rounds. However, for whatever reason, Lampkin's stock fell, and he went undrafted. The UNC All-American is a dominant force on the front line, despite being undersized. He will be a tremendous addition to the Rams ' offense and should have a shot at the 53-man roster.
John Copenhaver , TE, Jacksonville Jaguars
Sep 21, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels tight end John Copenhaver (81) scores a touchdown as James Madison Dukes safety Jacob Thomas (7) defends in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Bryson Nesbit's partner in crime, John Copenhaver, is on his way to the Jacksonville Jaguars . The 6-foot-3, 240-pound tight end caught 40 passes for 414 yards and four touchdowns in his last season. He was the second-leading receiver on the team last season. He will join Brenton Strange , Johnny Mundt , Hunter Long , Shawn Bowman , and Patrick Murtagh on the team.
J.J. Jones, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
Oct 26, 2024; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver J.J. Jones (5) runs with the ball past Virginia Cavaliers cornerback Kempton Shine (29) en route to a touchdown during the first half at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Joining his teammate Copenhaver, North Carolina's leading receiver J.J. Jones, was signed by the Jaguars. Jones will be looking for a spot in a young receiving corps, including No. 2 overall pick, Travis Hunter . Last season, Jones caught 36 passes for 582 yards and six touchdowns. He is an NFL-talented receiver, given the right scenario.
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