Photos: North Carolina football begins spring workouts
By Robert T Willett
North Carolina coach Mack Brown gives Caleb Hood (4) a pat on the head as he stretches during the opening day of their spring football practice on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Robert Willett
rwillett@newsobserver.com
Raleigh
The North Carolina Tar Heels opened their spring football workout on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Conner Harrell and graduate transfer Max Johnson are expected to compete for the starting quarterback position.
Geoff Collins joins the coaching staff as new defensive coordinator.
North Carolina graduate transfer quarterback Max Johnson (14) and sophomore quarterback Conner Harrell (15) work out during the Tar Heels’ opening day of spring football practice on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The North Carolina football team began their spring practices on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina assistant head coach for defense, Charlton Warren works with his unit during the opening day of spring football practice on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina defensive coordinator Geoff Collins instructs players during the opening day of spring football practice on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown talks with graduate transfer quarterback Max Johnson (14) during the opening day of their spring football practice on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina defensive coordinator Geoff Collins, center, talks with Charlton Warren assistant head coach for defense, during the opening day of spring football practice on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina wide receiver Christian Hamilton (7) bobbles a pass reception allowing defensive back Alijah Huzzie (28) to intercept the ball during the opening day of spring football practice on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina defensive back Alijah Huzzie (28) returns an interception after wide receiver Christian Hamilton (7) bobbled a pass reception during the opening day of spring football practice on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) prepares to run through a drill during the Tar Heels’ opening day of spring football practice on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs through a drill during the Tar Heels’ opening day of spring football practice on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Defensive line coach Ted Monachino works with jack, Mali Hamrick (24) during the opening day of their spring football practice on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The North Carolina football team alternates between using their indoor and outdoor practice facilities during the opening day of spring football practice on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina graduate transfer quarterback Max Johnson (14) looks for a receiver during the Tar Heels’ opening day of spring football practice on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina graduate transfer quarterback Max Johnson (14) works out during the Tar Heels’ opening day of spring football practice on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina graduate transfer quarterback Max Johnson (14) talks with quarterback Conner Harrell (15) during the Tar Heels’ opening day of spring football practice on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina assistant head coach for defense, Charlton Warren works with his unit during the opening day of spring football practice on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina place kicker Todd Pledger (90) during the opening day of spring football practice on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina sophomore quarterback Conner Harrell (15) talks with graduate transfer quarterback Max Johnson (14) during the Tar Heels’ opening day of spring football practice on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown watches his team during their first day of spring football practice on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Graduate transfer Darwin Barlow (24) carries the ball during the opening day of spring football practice on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina tight end Ryan Ward (16) looks for running room after a pass reception during the opening day of spring football practice on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
