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One Late Addition to UNC Football Roster for 2024 Season

Former junior college running back Charleston French is officially on board with Mack Brown's Tar Heels.

Matt Giles

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The UNC football recruitment of running back Charleston French lasted only a few weeks. That's all the time the 5-foot-9, 205-pound Mississippi native needed in deciding to join the 2024 Tar Heels, active FBS wins leader Mack Brown's sixth bunch since returning to Chapel Hill.

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French, a former three-star at Amory High School (Miss.) who ranked No. 176 among running backs in the 2023 class before spending last season at Itawamba Community College, visited the Tar Heels earlier this month.

He announced his commitment via the following post on Sunday afternoon:

According to 247Sports' Don Callahan, French will enroll at UNC on Monday. He'll arrive in Chapel Hill with three years of eligibility remaining.

Charleston French is the sixth scholarship running back on tap for the 2024 Tar Heels, joining graduate Darwin Barlow, senior Caleb Hood, junior Omarion Hampton, redshirt freshman Jordan Louie, and freshman Davion Gause.

He'll add depth behind UNC's returning All-American, All-ACC First Team selection, and Doak Walker Award finalist in the 6-foot, 220-pound Hampton. Plus, assuming Hampton turns pro next year, French should be in position to help fill the void in the backfield for the 2025 Tar Heels after further developing his skills and getting acquainted with the program this year.

UNC football, looking to improve on back-to-back five-loss seasons that included notably disappointing final stretches, kicks off its 2024 campaign on the road against Minnesota on Aug. 29.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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