Bryson Nesbit

Gone is star quarterback Drake Maye, leaving a gaping void under center for the Tar Heels, but there are two capable replacements vying for the job in Conner Harrell and Texas A&M transfer Max Johnson. Regardless of who emerges to claim the job, Nesbit seems like a clear playmaker as a receiver in the tight end room. While his production fluctuated throughout the year, and John Copenhaver remains on hand to siphon away a few looks here and there, Nesbit asserted himself toward the end of the 2023 campaign, totaling 31 targets over the final four games and turning them into 18 catches for 223 yards and a touchdown. Coming off back-to-back years with more than 500 yards receiving, there's certainly reason to get excited about the potential for Nesbit to take another step forward in 2024 as a safety valve for the new signal-caller in Chapel Hill. Read Past Outlooks