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2021 NFL Draft: Denver Broncos select UNC running back Javonte Williams

Dec 5, 2020; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Javonte Williams (25) scores a touchdown as Western Carolina Catamounts linebacker Willie Hampton (10) defends in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

It is now official. Javonte Williams was drafted with the third pick in the second round, 35th overall by the Denver Broncos .

The former University of North Carolina Tar Heel and 2020 Pro Football Focus first team All-American has achieved the dream that he started working for at the age of five.