Photos: Tar Heels holds open football practice in Kenan Stadium

Robert T Willett

The North Carolina Tar Heels opened their spring football practice and scrimmage to the public on Saturday, March 25, 2023 in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Coach Mack Brown begins his fifth season since returning to Chapel Hill in 2018. Quarterback Drake Maye will lead the offense again after a record breaking 2022 season.

Fans were given the opportunity to see the 2023 Tar Heels in their sixth practice at Kenan Stadium, three weeks ahead of their annual spring game on April 15, 2023.

North Carolina quarterback Corner Harrell (15) unleashes a long pass at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Corner Harrell (15) unleashes a long pass at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina assistant head coach for defense Gene Chizik embraces running back George Pettaway (23) during the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina assistant head coach for defense Gene Chizik embraces running back George Pettaway (23) during the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
The North Carolina football team huddles around senior Cedric Gray (33) as they begin their open practice and scrimmage on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
The North Carolina football team huddles around senior Cedric Gray (33) as they begin their open practice and scrimmage on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina offensive lineman Eli Sutton (73) runs thought a drill with fellow linemen during the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina offensive lineman Eli Sutton (73) runs thought a drill with fellow linemen during the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina offensive lineman Eli Sutton (73) blocks teammate Spencer Rolland (75) during a drill at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina offensive lineman Eli Sutton (73) blocks teammate Spencer Rolland (75) during a drill at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina running back Elijah Green (21) runs through a drill during at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina running back Elijah Green (21) runs through a drill during at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina wide receiver Tychaun Chapman (0) works to pull in a pass from quarterback Connor Harrell (15) ahead of defensive back Ladaeson Hollins (15) during a scrimmage at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina wide receiver Tychaun Chapman (0) works to pull in a pass from quarterback Connor Harrell (15) ahead of defensive back Ladaeson Hollins (15) during a scrimmage at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina wide receiver Devontez Walker (9) pulls in a pass from quarterback Drake Maye over defensive back Marcus Allen (29) during a scrimmage at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina wide receiver Devontez Walker (9) pulls in a pass from quarterback Drake Maye over defensive back Marcus Allen (29) during a scrimmage at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) looks for an open receiver during the Tar Heels’ practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) looks for an open receiver during the Tar Heels’ practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina kicker Noah Burnette (98) connects for a field goal at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina kicker Noah Burnette (98) connects for a field goal at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina wide receiver Kobe Paysour (8) looks for running room after a pass reception from quarterback Drake Maye during a scrimmage at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina wide receiver Kobe Paysour (8) looks for running room after a pass reception from quarterback Drake Maye during a scrimmage at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina wide receiver Devontez Walker (9) embraces tight end Kamari Morales (88) after a touchdown during a scrimmage at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C
North Carolina wide receiver Devontez Walker (9) embraces tight end Kamari Morales (88) after a touchdown during a scrimmage at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) runs the ball during a scrimmage at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) runs the ball during a scrimmage at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) scores a touchdown on a short run during a scrimmage at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) scores a touchdown on a short run during a scrimmage at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) scores a touchdown on a short run during a scrimmage at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) scores a touchdown on a short run during a scrimmage at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) breaks open during a scrimmage at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) breaks open during a scrimmage at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina defensive back Ja’Qurious Conley (0) works to stop running back Omarion Hampton (28) during a scrimmage at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C
North Carolina defensive back Ja’Qurious Conley (0) works to stop running back Omarion Hampton (28) during a scrimmage at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C
North Carolina coach Mack Brown directs his team during their open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown directs his team during their open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) runs the offense during a scrimmage at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) runs the offense during a scrimmage at the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) congratulates wide receiver Nate McCollum (6) after a pass reception for a touchdown during the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) congratulates wide receiver Nate McCollum (6) after a pass reception for a touchdown during the Tar Heels’ open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown talks with his team following their open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown talks with his team following their open practice on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. N.C.