UNC's Johnathan Sutton switches from linebacker to running back

Posted Jun 14, 2017
UNC redshirt sophomore Johnathon Sutton will make the switch from linebacker to running back for the 2017 season. The move was implemented roughly two weeks ago. Sutton will workout at running back during the offseason and into fall camp. Sutton confirmed the switch to CarolinaBlue. At 6-0, 230-pounds, Sutton was recruited as a linebacker in the 2015 class. (Carolina Blue)

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