Hundreds of NFL dreams ended on Saturday afternoon, as rosters had to be cut from 90 men to 53. That meant over 1,000 men were without jobs as of that 4 p.m. deadline.
Luckily for some, there’s a repreive – being signed to a team’s practice squad.
That’s exactly what happened to former Charlotte Catholic and North Carolina star running back Elijah Hood on Sunday.
Hood’s career at Charlotte Catholic, where he rushed for 8,981 yards and 147 touchdowns, made him one of the most sought-after running back recruits in the nation. He chose to attend UNC after initially committing to Notre Dame.