"With the challenges of my first two years, there were some personal issues I was going through," North Carolina offensive lineman William Barnes explained, outlining why he didn’t live up to early expectations. "It also came with maturity. After we started spring ball, I just wanted to keep going and keep pushing and stay in the film room with coach." (Tar Heel Illustrated) Tar Heels Hope to Hear Their Name Called on Night Two of the 2021 NFL Draft
The First Round of the NFL Draft ended on Thursday night with no Tar Heels being selected.