Mack Brown evaluates UNC's running backs. Who leads the charge?

Posted Apr 12, 2022
Mack Brown and his staff faced the daunting task of replacing multiple offensive stars to the NFL Draft after last season. Brown already has his eyes on who can step up at running back in 2022. "I think we know that British Brooks is good, we know that D.J. Jones is good. We’ve been impressed with Elijah Green and George Pettaway," Brown said. (On3.com)

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