Alumni News Coverage

Jacob Monk is the first Corinth Holders alum to be drafted into the NFL
Monk is a 6-foot-3, 308-pound interior offensive lineman.

Weddington's Malik Mustapha drafted by the 49ers
Mustapha was picked three spots before his former Weddington teammate Will Shipley.

Eagles draft Weddington 2-time state champion rusher Will Shipley
Shipley will now backup Saquon Barkley in Philadelphia.

Southern Durham speedster Jaylen Wright drafted by the Dolphins
Wright is arguably the fastest running back in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Former West Meck player Delmar Glaze picked by the Raiders in the third round
The offensive lineman was an all-conference player in the Big Ten.

Former West Charlotte multi-sport athlete Tez Walker drafted by the Ravens
Walker's complex ride in college ultimately did not get in the way of his NFL dreams.

Ardrey Kell's Cedric Gray picked by the Titans in the fourth round
Gray is the second Knight alum drafted in the past five years.

Orange grad Payton Wilson drafted in the third round by the Steelers
The linebacker is a legend from Orange High School and NC State.

Myers Park alum Drake Maye drafted by the Patriots at No. 3 overall
Myers Park High School quarterback alum Drake Maye did not have to wait long to hear his name called in the 2024 NFL Draft.

The history of first round NFL Draft picks from North Carolina
A complete list of every former North Carolina high school player that has been selected in the first round of the NFL Draft.

These football players from North Carolina could be selected in the 2024 NFL Draft
North Carolina is home to some of the biggest names in the 2024 NFL Draft, including Drake Maye and Payton Wilson.

North Carolina's Bam Adebayo selected to 2024 USA Men's National Team
The former Northside-Pinetown & High Point Christian player will represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympic games.

The Huddle: RB tiers, alums moving around in the NFL, making the basketball title format work for football
Joel shares how the NCHSAA can take what works from the new basketball championship format and apply it to football, shares his RB tiers, and updates the status of alums in the NFL.

12 football players from NC to participate in this week's NFL Scouting Combine
North Carolina is home to some of the biggest names at the 2024 Combine.

Ashley retires jersey number of Steelers standout Alex Highsmith
Highsmith went from no offers out of high school to a $68 million contract & a jersey retirement.

Three former North Carolina high school football players made Super Bowl LVIII
Javon Hargrave and Joshua Williams will be on your screen a lot.

Former Ardrey Kell, UNC player Cedric Gray has strong Senior Bowl
Gray finished the game with seven total tackles and a pass breakup for the National team.

NFL conference championship teams feature 10 former NC high school football players
All four NFL conference finalists have players from North Carolina on their roster.

The Huddle: How NC alums fared at Power 5 schools in the 2023 college football season
Joel went through every Power 5 roster and picked out the best seasons by former NC high school players.