The 2025 NFL Draft has now come to a close, as teams across the league race to sign some of the top undrafted free agents available.
While only one UNC football player heard his named called during this year's draft, a handful are set to have opportunities to compete for a roster spot with an NFL team.
Interested to find out where some of your favorite Tar Heels are heading? Check out our UNC Football Undrafted Free Agent Tracker here!
John Copenhaver- Jacksonville Jaguars
North Carolina TE John Copenhaver is signing with the #Jaguars, per source. pic.twitter.com/Dkc4KOVwZq
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 27, 2025
Power Echols- Chicago Bears
Former North Carolina LB Power Echols is signing with the #Bears, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 26, 2025
Alijah Huzzie- Houston Texans
Alijah Huzzie to #Texans on undrafted deal, per a league source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 26, 2025
JJ Jones- Jacksonville Jaguars
Duuuuuvalllll 🐆
— Jj Jones (@jjjones_5) April 27, 2025
Willie Lampkin- Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams are signing North Carolina IOL & @seniorbowl standout Willie Lampkin, per sources.
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) April 26, 2025
Nate McCollum- New York Giants
The Giants have signed North Carolina WR Nate McCollum as an UDFA.
— Doug Rush (@TheDougRush) April 27, 2025
McCollum started out at Georgia Tech from 2020-2022, then transferred to North Carolina for 2023 and 2024.
McCollum had 24 catches for 274 yards and 0 TD’s in 2024. He had 44 catches for 469 yards and 1 TD in… pic.twitter.com/7ddz6Dc36H
Bryson Nesbit- Minnesota Vikings
Vikings got a good one‼️@bryson_nesbit #LegendsLiveHere #Skol pic.twitter.com/rhyYBcSioM
— SportsTrust Advisors (@_SportsTrust) April 26, 2025
Jahvaree Ritzie- New England Patriots
Thank you Jesus for this opportunity ❤️💙. #NEpats
— Jahvaree “J5” Ritzie (@jahvaree) April 27, 2025
Former UNC football players
Eugene Asante (Auburn)- Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins signed Auburn LB Eugene Asante. Here’s his DraftBook write up: pic.twitter.com/mhJURNhZIs
— Simon Clancy (@SiClancy) April 26, 2025
Jonathan Kim (Michigan State)- Chicago Bears
Source: The #Bears are signing former Michigan State kicker Jonathan Kim.
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) April 26, 2025
Was 19 of 21 on field goals at Michigan State last season.