ACC Football's Budding Stars for 2013

Posted Jul 29, 2013
1) A.J. Blue, running back, UNC - Blue is one of the most gifted athletes in the UNC program, but due to injuries, position changes and the presence of one Gio Bernard, he hasn't gotten the chance to show his skills. He reminds me a great deal of former Tar Heel tailback Ethan Horton. With Bernard gone on to the NFL, Blue will get his opportunity to shine this season. (Fayetteville Observer)

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