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Javonte Williams' path to the Broncos in photos

Get to know the newest Bronco, former North Carolina running back Javonte Williams, with photos from his collegiate career.

North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) runs against Duke during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) runs against Duke during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) scores a touchdown while Western Carolina's Mitchell Chancey (48) is late to the tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. North Carolina won 49-26. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) scores a touchdown while Western Carolina's Mitchell Chancey (48) is late to the tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. North Carolina won 49-26. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) runs while Western Carolina's Mitchell Chancey (48) grabs the face-mask during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. North Carolina won 49-26. Chancey was penalized. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) runs while Western Carolina's Mitchell Chancey (48) grabs the face-mask during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. North Carolina won 49-26. Chancey was penalized. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

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North Carolina State's Stephen Griffin (21) tackles North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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North Carolina State's Stephen Griffin (21) tackles North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

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A 2019 headshot for North Carolina running back Javonte Williams. Photo by University of North Carolina football's Jeffrey A. Camarati
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A 2019 headshot for North Carolina running back Javonte Williams. Photo by University of North Carolina football's Jeffrey A. Camarati

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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) looks for running room in an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) looks for running room in an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) celebrates after he scored a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Miami in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) celebrates after he scored a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Miami in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) celebrates after he scored a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Miami in Chapel, N.C., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) celebrates after he scored a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Miami in Chapel, N.C., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) carries the ball during an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sep. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) carries the ball during an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sep. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) carries the ball as Appalachian State's Steven Jones (12) attempts a tackle during an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sep. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) carries the ball as Appalachian State's Steven Jones (12) attempts a tackle during an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sep. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

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North Carolina's Javonte Williams carries the ball during an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sep. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
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North Carolina's Javonte Williams carries the ball during an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sep. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) carries the past Appalachian State's Joran Fehr (59) during an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sep. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) carries the past Appalachian State's Joran Fehr (59) during an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sep. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

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North Carolina's Javonte Williams carries the ball during an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sep. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
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North Carolina's Javonte Williams carries the ball during an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sep. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) dives for extra yardage against Appalachian State during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) dives for extra yardage against Appalachian State during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) evades Clemson's Nolan Turner (24) and a group of other defenders during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) evades Clemson's Nolan Turner (24) and a group of other defenders during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) evades Clemson's K'Von Wallace (12) and a group of other defenders during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) evades Clemson's K'Von Wallace (12) and a group of other defenders during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) runs against Duke during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. North Carolina won 20-17. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) runs against Duke during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. North Carolina won 20-17. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) celebrates a touchdown with teammates against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) celebrates a touchdown with teammates against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) runs the ball against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) runs the ball against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) takes the ball from quarterback Sam Howell (7) and follows the block of Joshua Ezeudu (75) against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) takes the ball from quarterback Sam Howell (7) and follows the block of Joshua Ezeudu (75) against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) breaks the tackle of North Carolina State's Tyler Baker-Williams (13) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
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North Carolina's Javonte Williams (25) breaks the tackle of North Carolina State's Tyler Baker-Williams (13) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) runs for a touchdown against Boston College defensive back Josh DeBerry (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) runs for a touchdown against Boston College defensive back Josh DeBerry (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

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UNC running back Javonte Williams turns upfield against Boston College in game on Oct. 3, 2020. Photo by Jim Hawkins.
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UNC running back Javonte Williams turns upfield against Boston College in game on Oct. 3, 2020. Photo by Jim Hawkins.

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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) scores a touchdown against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) scores a touchdown against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

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UNC RB Javonte Williams finds the open field against Virginia Tech in 2020. Photo by Andy Mead.
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UNC RB Javonte Williams finds the open field against Virginia Tech in 2020. Photo by Andy Mead.

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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) runs the ball for a touchdown against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) runs the ball for a touchdown against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

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North Carolina tight end Kamari Morales (88) congratulates running back Javonte Williams (25) following Williams' touchdown against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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North Carolina tight end Kamari Morales (88) congratulates running back Javonte Williams (25) following Williams' touchdown against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

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UNC RB Javonte Williams prepares a stiff-arm for a UVA defender during a 2020 game. Photo by Allison F. Smith.
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UNC RB Javonte Williams prepares a stiff-arm for a UVA defender during a 2020 game. Photo by Allison F. Smith.

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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) is tackled by Duke safety Lummie Young IV (23) and safety Marquis Waters (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Wallace Wade Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Jim Dedmon/Pool Photo via AP)
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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) is tackled by Duke safety Lummie Young IV (23) and safety Marquis Waters (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Wallace Wade Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Jim Dedmon/Pool Photo via AP)

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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) pushes off of Duke defensive tackle Ben Frye (93) during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Wallace Wade Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Jim Dedmon/Pool Photo via AP)
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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) pushes off of Duke defensive tackle Ben Frye (93) during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Wallace Wade Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Jim Dedmon/Pool Photo via AP)

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UNC RB Javonte Williams prepares a stiff-arm for a Duke defender during a 2020 game. Photo by Grant Halverson.
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UNC RB Javonte Williams prepares a stiff-arm for a Duke defender during a 2020 game. Photo by Grant Halverson.

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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) runs while Wake Forest defensive back Caelen Carson (29) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) runs while Wake Forest defensive back Caelen Carson (29) chases during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

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North Carolina running back Michael Carter (8) jumps over Wake Forest linebacker Ja'Cquez Williams (8) defended by North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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North Carolina running back Michael Carter (8) jumps over Wake Forest linebacker Ja'Cquez Williams (8) defended by North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) and wide receiver Dyami Brown (2) react following Williams' touchdown against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) and wide receiver Dyami Brown (2) react following Williams' touchdown against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) runs the ball while Notre Dame linebacker Marist Liufau (35) tackles during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) runs the ball while Notre Dame linebacker Marist Liufau (35) tackles during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) scores a touchdown against Western Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) scores a touchdown against Western Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

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Javonte Williams finds the open field during a career day against the University of Miami in 2020. Photo by Jeffrey A. Camarati.
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Javonte Williams finds the open field during a career day against the University of Miami in 2020. Photo by Jeffrey A. Camarati.

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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams participates in the school's Pro Day football workout for NFL scouts in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, March 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams participates in the school's Pro Day football workout for NFL scouts in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, March 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams participates in the school's Pro Day football workout for NFL scouts in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, March 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams participates in the school's Pro Day football workout for NFL scouts in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, March 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams participates in the school's Pro Day football workout for NFL scouts in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, March 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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North Carolina running back Javonte Williams participates in the school's Pro Day football workout for NFL scouts in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, March 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

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