CHAPEL HILL – University of North Carolina offensive tackle Charlie Heck has been selected in the fourth round with the 126th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans. Heck becomes the 239th Tar Heel chosen in the NFL Draft and the 29th offensive tackle. He is also the 32nd Carolina football player selected in the fourth round. Heck is the third Tar Heel chosen by the Houston Texans as well.
"This is a dream come true," said Heck. "I've grown up around the NFL all of my life and never thought I'd be in this position.