John Copenhaver, Bryson Nesbit Named To 2023 Mackey Award Preseason Watch List

Posted Aug 4, 2023
UNC tight ends John Copenhaver and Bryson Nesbit have been placed on the 2023 John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List, given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end. In 2022, Nesbit was named Honorable Mention All-ACC after he appeared in all 14 games at tight end. Copenhaver finished the season with 12 catches for 198 yards. (GoHeels.com)

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