NFL Draft Coverage
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ACC Panic Room: NFL Draft trends impacted UNC's Howell and Pitt's Pickett
With NFL teams seemingly content at QB and trending toward cheaper WRs, the ACC QB class found itself going later than usual in the NFL Draft -
Lea & Brownlow: Panthers got better with latest draft
WRAL's Chris Lea and Lauren Brownlow praise the work of Panthers GM Scott Fitterer with the six players he was able to acquire in the NFL Draft, especially quarterback Matt Corral. -
Our TakeWelter: Sam Howell proves NFL teams have no idea how to evaluate quarterbacks
2022 was the second time in the last twenty years that only one quarterback was taken in the first round. UNC's Sam Howell fell all the way to the 5th round and shows why teams are really just guessing like the rest of us. -
Brownlow and Lea: The Panthers got better
WRAL Sports' Chris Lea and WRALSportsFan's Lauren Brownlow broke down how the Panthers did after the 2022 NFL Draft came to a close. -
NFL Draft Day 3: Sam Howell drafted in 5th round, Panthers take four players
The final day of the NFL Draft is underway and Lauren Brownlow will keep you updated with all of the latest news. -
NFL Draft Day 2: Panthers trade up for QB Matt Corral; Sam Howell's wait extends to Day 3
UNC quarterback Sam Howell might have snuck into the first round, if you'd asked some NFL Draft analysts a few days ago. But with teams slow to start their run on quarterbacks this year, Howell finds himself the lone top quarterback prospect remaining after the first two days of the NFL Draft. Find out what else happened on Day 2 of the NFL Draft, a night that saw UNC OL Josh Ezeudu go in the third round and the Panthers trading up for their quarterback. -
Brownlow on Ekwonu: 'This is a big deal because (the Panthers) need this'
Lauren Brownlow and Chris Lea discuss the Panthers first round draft choice in the 2022 NFL Draft -
Actions speak louder than words for NC State's Zonovan "Bam" Knight at NFL Draft
Zonovan Knight earned the nickname "Bam," as a baby for how he played with toys. He's been letting his play do the talking ever since. -
Brownlow: This is a big deal because (the Panthers) need this
Lauren Brownlow and Chris Lea react to Panthers picking Ekwonu -
NFL Draft latest: Panthers take Ikem Ekwonu No. 6 overall; Pickett goes 20 to Steelers
Lauren Brownlow of WRALSportsFan.com updated the latest news as the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft unfolded in Las Vegas. -
DeMaurice Smith: NFL Draftees will have a say in the NFL's future
NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith outlines how the NFL is a better workplace for new NFL players now, than what it was in 2009 when he first became the NFLPA's Executive Director. -
Actions speak louder than words for NC State's Zonovan "Bam" Knight at NFL Draft
Zonovan "Bam" Knight has been letting his play do the talking since he was a toddler. -
ESPN's Jordan Reid breaks down Ikem Ekwonu, Sam Howell and the 2022 NFL Draft.
ESPN's Jordan Reid breaks down Ikem Ekwonu, Sam Howell and the 2022 NFL Draft. -
Former NCCU QB Jordan Reid living the dream as NFL Draft analyst
Former NCCU QB Jordan Reid always loved the draft. So after a playing and coaching career he's used his skillset to pursue his passion. -
Shroff: This year's draft is a mystery for Panthers, NFL
The new Carolina Panthers radio announcer joined WRAL and said who the Panthers will take with the sixth pick depends on what the five teams in front of them do, but it's harder to predict this year than most what will happen. -
Quarterback Sam Howell among 12 players to participate at UNC's Pro Day
UNC plans to hold its NFL Pro Day on Monday morning. -
Full interview with former NC State WR Emeka Emezie
Full interview with former NC State Emeka Emezie as he prepares for the NFL draft. -
Emeka Emezie prepares for NFL draft after record setting NC State career
Emeka Emezie is NC State's all-time receptions leader. Now he's working to show that his skillset will translate to the NFL. -
NC State offensive lineman Ikem Ekwonu declares for NFL draft
NC State offensive lineman Ikem Ekwonu has declared for the NFL draft. The Charlotte, NC native announced the news on his social media account.