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All-time UNC Football Top 25 Countdown: No. 19 Ethan Horton

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This summer, Tar Heel Blog will profile the top 25 players in the history of the North Carolina football program. The rankings were determined by votes from readers and staff.

By the end of Ethan Horton’s senior season, the North Carolina Tar Heels had accumulated 15 1,000 yard rushers in 11 consecutive seasons from 1973 to 1984. Horton had twice tallied 1,000-yard seasons, and throughout his four years at UNC, his number was called often.

Ethan Horton Career Statistics

Year Rushing Attempts Rushing Yards Rushing Average Rushing TDs Receptions Receiving Yards Receiving Average Receiving TDs Kick Returns Kick Return Yards Kick Return Average Kick Return TDs
Year Rushing Attempts Rushing Yards Rushing Average Rushing TDs Receptions Receiving Yards Receiving Average Receiving TDs Kick Returns Kick Return Yards Kick Return Average Kick Return TDs
1981 40 144 3.