Tight End Jake Johnson On His Relationship with Max, the Last Year, and Himself

Posted Oct 4, 2025
A year ago, tight end Jake Johnson wasn't sure if his brother Max would ever walk again. On Saturday vs. Clemson, Max could be leading North Carolina's offense — with Jake lining up as one of his top targets. For Jake, the chance to share the field with his brother is one he doesn't take for granted. "That's my brother, he's my best friend," he said. (TarHeel247)

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