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State of the Position: UNC Running Backs


It's an inexperienced backfield with potential but little proven track record at North Carolina. The Tar Heels will try to replace the production of and , so let's profile the players who will attempt to do that. According to sources close to the program, is the leader in the clubhouse to be UNC's No. 1 running back. (Inside Carolina)

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State of the Position: UNC Running Backs