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Charlie Heck, Jason Strowbridge Selected By Miami And Houston In The NFL Draft

Two players who played for North Carolina were selected in this years NFL Draft.

Who were they? Charlie Heck and Jason Strowbridge!

 Offensive tackle Charlie Heck was selected in the fourth round with the 126th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans.”according to https://goheels.com/news/2020/4/25/football-heck-selected-by-houston-in-fourth-round.aspx

 Heck started 34 of Carolina's 36 games over his final three seasons and appeared in 43 games overall at both tackle positions for the Tar Heels. He was a second-team All-ACC selection in 2019 after surrendering only 1/3 of a sack all season long and led the team with 43 knockdowns. Heck blocked for an offense that averaged 474.0 yards per game (12th NCAA/2nd ACC), including 285.8 passing yards per game (3rd ACC) and 188.2 rushing yards per game (4th ACC). He was named ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week after the season-opening victory over South Carolina.https://goheels.com/news/2020/4/25/football-heck-selected-by-houston-in-fourth-round.aspx

Meanwhile, his teammate Jason Strowbridge who is a defensive end was selected n the fifth round with the 154th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. “according to https://goheels.com/news/2020/4/25/football-strowbridge-drafted-by-miami-in-fifth-round.aspx

 Strowbridge compiled 127 tackles, 22 TFL and 11.5 sacks over a 44-game career with the Tar Heels. He earned third team All-ACC honors in 2019 after totaling a career-high 45 tackles, 6.5 TFL, three sacks and tied for the ACC lead with three fumble recoveries. As a junior in 2018, he was an honorable mention all-league pick after registering a career best 5.5 sacks and 7.5 TFL. Also a force on special teams, Strowbridge blocked four kicks in his collegiate career. “according to https://goheels.com/news/2020/4/25/football-strowbridge-drafted-by-miami-in-fifth-round.aspx