Although no UNC players were drafted into the NFL in 2016, several were able to find NFL homes anyway.
A total of six UNC alums tried their luck with the NFL during the 2016 NFL offseason: OG Landon Turner, LB Shakeel Rashad, WR Quinshad Davis, LB Jeff Schoettmer, QB Marquise Williams, and RB Romar Morris. Although none were drafted, they all earned the chance to compete for a roster spot on various teams. Here's how their offseasons went:
RB Romar Morris:
Morris, despite his limited production in his senior year, was picked up by the New York Jets as a potential third-string running back and kick returner.