This season UNC fans are in for a special treat when it comes to the running back position. After a dreadful 6-7 season, one of the highlights came from running the ball with transfer Ty Chandler carrying the work load, leading him to get drafted in the fifth round by the Minnesota Vikings.
Now with another running back sent to the NFL, UNC finds themselves needing another lead back for the second year in a row
Senior [autotag]British Brooks[/autotag] and junior [autotag]D.J. Jones[/autotag] are set to be the two feature backs competing to carry the rock like Javonte Williams once did. UNC, often a run heavy team, could take on that same identity as they prepare to move past the Sam Howell era.
It’s no secret that head coach Mack Brown loves to use multiple backs with a conservative style drive down the field. This will open the door for fresh legs with each running back on the roster possessing a useful skill.
As the regular season approaches, we decided to continue our position preview with the running back position and look at, not only Brooks and Jones, but the depth behind them.