Michael Carter, Javonte Williams Lead All NFL Rookies in Rushing Grade

Posted Jan 2, 2022
With each passing day, it becomes more and more evident that North Carolina's 2020 rushing attack was truly the stuff of legend. Through Week 16, Michael Carter (New York Jets) and Javonte Williams (Denver Broncos) rank No. 1 and No. 2 among NFL rookie running backs with respective rushing grades of 79.9 and 77.8, according to Pro Football Focus. (Inside Carolina)

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