Tar Heels in NFL: Javonte Williams reaches 1,000 rushing yards; Hampton returns with TD reception

Posted Dec 9, 2025
Week 14 of the NFL season began with former UNC running back Javonte Williams surpassing 1,000 yards for the first time in his career and ended with Omarion Hampton scoring at touchdown on his first drive after returning from injured reserve. Sunday was another big day for Tennessee linebacker Cedric Gray in the Titans’ 31–29 victory over Cleveland. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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