What does UNC RB Jordon Brown have in common with Saquon Barkley?

Posted Oct 4, 2017
North Carolina running back Jordon Brown is the Tar Heels' leading rusher and receiver. According to Sports Reference, Brown is one of only four FBS players averaging at least five yards per carry — with at least 50 receptions and 20 carries. One of the other three players on that list: All-World running back and Heisman favorite Saquon Barkley of Penn State. (ACC Sports Journal)

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