Tar Heels in NFL: Top rookie rushers Javonte Williams and Steelers’ Najee Harris to battle

Posted Oct 6, 2021
When the Denver Broncos visit the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, it will match the NFL’s rookie rushing leaders. Denver’s Javonte Williams leads rookies with 186 rushing yards compared to Pittsburgh’s Najee Harris, who has 185 yards. Both have scored one touchdown. People are still marveling about Williams’ 31-yard run against Baltimore last Sunday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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