State of the Position: UNC Running Backs

Posted Jun 10, 2021
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 Michael Carter and Javonte Williams, so let's profile the players who will attempt to do that. According to sources close to the program, Ty Chandler is the leader in the clubhouse to be UNC's No. 1 running back. (Inside Carolina)

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