Photos: Go inside North Carolina’s first football practice of the 2024 season

Robert Willett

Mack Brown begins his sixth season as head coach after returning to North Carolina in 2018.

Geoff Collins begins his first season as defensive coordinator replacing Gene Chizik.

The Tar Heels will open their season on August 29 at Minnesota

North Carolina graduate transfer quarterback Jacolby Criswell (12) greets receiver Kobe Paysour (8) during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina graduate transfer quarterback Jacolby Criswell (12) greets receiver Kobe Paysour (8) during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina tight ends coach Freddie Kitchen works with his players during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina tight ends coach Freddie Kitchen works with his players during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina graduate transfer quarterback Max Johnson (14) takes a snap during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina graduate transfer quarterback Max Johnson (14) takes a snap during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown watches his team during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown watches his team during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina freshman Daniel Anderson (95) works through a ball handling drill during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina freshman Daniel Anderson (95) works through a ball handling drill during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Jaybron Harvey (14) cools off during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Jaybron Harvey (14) cools off during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina defensive coordinator Geoff Collins works with his players during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina defensive coordinator Geoff Collins works with his players during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina graduate transfer quarterback Max Johnson (14) looks for an open receiver during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina graduate transfer quarterback Max Johnson (14) looks for an open receiver during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Conner Harrell (15) looks for an open receiver during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Conner Harrell (15) looks for an open receiver during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown watches graduate transfer quarterback Jacolby Criswell (12) during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown watches graduate transfer quarterback Jacolby Criswell (12) during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown talks with his wife Sally during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown talks with his wife Sally during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Conner Harrell (15) runs the offense during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Conner Harrell (15) runs the offense during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina defensive coordinator Geoff Collins works with his players during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina defensive coordinator Geoff Collins works with his players during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) carries the ball during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) carries the ball during the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown addresses his players and staff following the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown addresses his players and staff following the Tar Heels’ first practice of the season on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Chapel Hill, N.C.

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