Video: UNC RB Leon Johnson - Unsung Heroes Of The ACC
Posted Jun 4, 2021
North Carolina running back Leon Johnson was one of the ACC's premiere running backs during his time in Chapel Hill. The two-time All-ACC selection lit up the UNC and ACC record books. He finished his illustrious career with 5,828 all-purpose yards (3rd All-Time ACC), 3,693 rushing yards (UNC Record), and 50 touchdowns (UNC Record).
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