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UNC Position Battle Preview: Running Backs

Posted Jul 27, 2017
Only sophomore running back has any carries for the Tar Heels --- 25 carries for 40 yards and one touchdown in 2016. The Tar Heels bring in two freshmen. arrived in January and in May. Auburn grad transfer enters the fold and makes the move from linebacker to running back. (Inside Carolina)

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