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Former Charlotte Catholic star drafted by Oakland Raiders

Former Charlotte Catholic football standout Elijah Hood is heading west to begin his NFL career.

Hood, who ran for at least 1,000 years as a junior and senior for the Cougars, was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the NFL draft.

Hood, who only played 11 games last year at North Carolina, earned third-team All-ACC honors following his junior year.

Hood, a 6-foot, 220-pound running back, gained 858 yards with eight touchdowns for the Tar Heels last season.