The Most Important Addition and Loss From the Transfer Portal for Every ACC Football Team

Posted Feb 20, 2024
UNC: Max Johnson (In), Diego Pounds (Out). QB Max Johnson is expected to start after Drake Maye declared for the NFL Draft. Johnson was a backup in 2022 and 2023 at Texas A&M but threw for 2,815 yards and 27 touchdowns with six interceptions in 2021 at LSU. Diego Pounds started eight games at left tackle and will play for Ole Miss next season. (Mike Farrell Sports)

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