The UNC football players poised for a breakout season in 2024, according to their teammates

Omarion Hampton emerged as a breakout star for North Carolina football in 2023, finishing the season as the ACC’s top running back.

Texas A&M transfer Max Johnson, one of the UNC quarterbacks hoping to get the starting nod for the 2024 opener at Minnesota, went back to watch film of Hampton’s stellar sophomore season before joining the Tar Heels.

Hampton led the ACC with 1,442 yards and 15 touchdowns, cementing his status as one of the league’s top players entering this year.

“He’s an absolute stud who can do everything — catch, run, pass protect, and everything in between,” Johnson said at ACC Kickoff in Charlotte.

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So which Tar Heels have the potential to be breakout players in 2024?

Johnson and Hampton, along with quarterback Conner Harrell, and defenders Kaimon Rucker and Power Echols were asked that question at the league’s preseason media days.

Here’s a look at four potential breakout players and a position group, according to five Tar Heels.

Jordan Shipp, wide receiver

Shipp was mentioned by each of the five Tar Heels at ACC Kickoff. A freshman wide receiver from Charlotte, Shipp ended his high school career as a three-time state champion and became UNC’s top recruit in the 2024 class.

“With Jordan being an early enrollee freshman, I feel like he can step in and make an impact the second that he touches the field,” Rucker said.

Johnson said: “I don’t see (Shipp) as a freshman. He doesn’t act like a freshman, he doesn’t work like a freshman, he works like an older guy. Very dynamic, can run all the routes and catch any ball.”

Harrell highlighted Shipp’s “huge personality.”

“He’s come in and he feels…

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Author : The Fayetteville Observer

Publish date : 2024-07-31 08:04:19

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