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Tar Heels ready to contend for College Football Playoff

While much of the discussion around North Carolina's ceiling in 2021 will be dominated by a focus on Sam Howell, the sub-headlines are the reasons to think of the Tar Heels as a team that can stay in the top 10 throughout the season. What's going to make North Carolina more well-rounded and more of a true playoff threat is the defensive side of the ball. (CBS Sports) Top 25 Players In UNC Football History: No. 22 - Leon Johnson
Former North Carolina running back Leon Johnson (1993-96) logged 3,693 career rushing yards, 43 career rushing touchdowns, 151 career receptions, 1,288 career receiving yards, and.