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NFL Draft: Asim Richards is selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 5th round

Opening the Day 3 selections for the North Carolina Tar Heels is offensive lineman Asim Richards, who has been selected with the 34th pick of the 5th round (169th overall) by the Dallas Cowboys.

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Asim Richards is a Cowboy!#CarolinaFootball @asimrichards_4 pic.twitter.com/MWpIoTCeAI— Carolina Football (@UNCFootball) April 29, 2023

Richards was a three-year starter at left tackle for the Tar Heels, and while he had his struggles his first two years as he worked to learn the position, the arrival of a new position coach, Jack Bicknell, in 2022 did wonders for his play.