Top 25 Players In UNC Football History: No. 2 - Amos Lawrence

Posted May 29, 2021
Former UNC running back Amos Lawrence was a 1980 All-American, ACC Rookie of the Year in 1977, two-time first-team All-ACC in 1977 & 1980, co-MVP of the 1979 Gator Bowl, MVP of the 1980 Bluebonnet Bowl, and named to the 50-year 50 Greatest ACC Players Ever team. He is UNC's all-time career rushing yards leader with 4,391 rushing yards. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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