The North Carolina Tar Heels had no players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, which was not surprising. All of North Carolina's prospects were projected, at best, as Day 3 picks.

However, four Tar Heels were signed as undrafted free agents shortly after the conclusion of the draft. The lack of Chapel Hill players taken in the draft reflected North Carolina's struggles in 2025. That being said, here is a breakdown of the Tar Heels' NFL departures, and how they rank from least to most impactful in 2026.

4. Chad Lindberg

Team Pressure offensive lineman Chad Lindberg, committed to Georgia, (78) in the Under Armor All-America Game in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday January 2, 2020.

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Lindberg transferred to North Carolina after his senior year at Rice in 2024, which followed three seasons at Georgia.…