Javonte Williams Drafted By Denver Broncos

Posted Apr 30, 2021
UNC running back Javonte Williams was selected in the second round with the 35th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos on Friday. Williams is the 241st Tar Heel chosen in the NFL Draft and the 39th running back. He is the 23rd UNC football player selected in the second round and the sixth Tar Heel chosen by the Denver Broncos. (GoHeels.com)

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