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UNC RB Javonte Williams Opts Out Of Orange Bowl


UNC running back is opting out of the Orange Bowl and will enter the 2021 NFL draft, he said Saturday. Williams rushed for 1,140 yards on 157 carries with 19 touchdowns this season. He made history with teammate this month as the pair combined for 544 rushing yards against Miami, an NCAA record for two teammates. (ESPN.com)

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UNC RB Javonte Williams Opts Out Of Orange Bowl