ACC Football: Each team's top Heisman Trophy candidate for 2019

ACC Football: Each team’s top Heisman Trophy candidate for 2019

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after his teams 44-16 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 17: Jacquez Williams #25 of the Western Carolina Catamounts tackles Michael Carter #8 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half of their game at Kenan Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

North Carolina: Michael Carter, RB

Navarre, Florida product Michael Carter is at a far different Tar Heel program than the one he originally signed. Larry Fedora’s tenure took a nosedive, and now legendary coach Mack Brown takes over.

Through the turmoil, Carter has produced. His touchdown total dropped off in 2018, but he got better in several other categories. He raised his totals in both rushing and receiving, and he raised his yards per carry from 5.8 to 7.1. He caught 25 passes in 2018, up from 11 in the previous year. Under new offensive coordinator Phil Longo, that number should increase.

With a freshman quarterback and an old school head coach, all signs point to Carter being a big part of this offense in 2019.

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