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North Carolina has the 5th-most players currently in the NFL, study finds

By Matthew Sockol,

25 days ago

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina has the fifth-most amount of players currently in the National Football League, according to a new study.

The study from Rainbet.com found there are 105 current NFL players from the Tar Heel State. Among cities, the study found Charlotte had the most current NFL players in North Carolina and the ninth-most overall at 19.

Ranked above North Carolina, according to the study, were Texas at #1, Florida at #2, California at #3, and Georgia at #4.

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