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UNC Football Loses Veteran Wide Receiver to Professional Ranks

Following five seasons in college, two-year UNC football talent Nate McCollum has decided to take the next step.

Matt Giles

UNC football wide receiver Nate McCollum
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UNC football senior wide receiver Nate McCollum, who spent three seasons with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets before bringing his talents to Chapel Hill, is declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft.

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The 5-foot-9, 185-pound Atlanta native revealed his next move via the following Instagram post on Friday morning:

"As I reflect on my college football journey, I am filled with gratitude for the incredible people and experiences who have helped shape me both as a player and as a person," Nate McCollum wrote in his farewell letter. "The time I've spent at Georgia Tech and the University of North Carolina has been more than just an athletic pursuit — it has been a journey of growth, challenges, and unforgettable memories.

"With that said, after careful consideration, I am announcing that I will be declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft."

McCollum arrived at Georgia Tech as a four-star recruit in 2020. He saw action in six games as a true freshman but received a redshirt. His career-high 655 receiving yards came in 2022.

Across his two-year UNC football career, McCollum played 20 games, amassing 743 yards and one score on 68 receptions. He expanded his role this season, rushing for 40 yards on five carries and racking up 448 yards on 17 kickoff returns.

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MATT GILES

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