Javonte Williams, Michael Carter part of NFL preseason's top five running back competitions

Posted Jun 7, 2021
In the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, the New York Jets selected former UNC running back Michael Carter. It's not a given, but this is the player I feel could take over the backfield by season's end. The Denver Broncos traded up for Javonte Williams for a reason. He won't start off the 2021 season as the No. 1 back, but keep an eye on this situation. (CBS Sports)

Related: Football, Tar Heels in the NFL

Former UNC Running Back Elijah Green Building Mental Health Blueprint for College Athletics
"Everybody talks about mental health," Elijah Green said. "You see the awareness campaigns. But we’re not giving athletes the tools they need. We’re not making...
Fri Jun 12, 2026

UNC Football icon and philanthropist Don Stallings passes away at 87
Don Stallings, a former NFL player who turned towards business, has passed away at age 87. Fondly known as “Big D” and “Coal Bucket,” he...
Thu Jun 11, 2026

Aer Lingus College Football Classic 2026: Much More Than A Game
The University of North Carolina will host or participate in business, cultural, academic, athletic, and arts events in Dublin, Ireland, the week leading up to...
Thu Jun 11, 2026

Video: IC Podcast - UNC's Defensive Line - The Superlatives
College football analyst Jason Staples joins Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to discuss UNC's defensive line scouting report while highlighting the group's superlatives: The Alpha,...
Thu Jun 11, 2026