Bryson Nesbit Explained

Bryson Nesbit
School:North Carolina Tar Heels
Currentnumber:18
Currentposition:Tight end
Class:Junior
Birth Date:25 September 2002[1]
Birth Place:Charlotte, North Carolina
Heightft:6
Heightin:5
Weight Lb:235
Highlights:
Highschool:South Mecklenburg
(Charlotte, North Carolina)
Pastschools:
Espn:4602969

Bryson Nesbit (born September 25, 2002) is an American football tight end for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Early life and high school

Nesbit grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina and attended South Mecklenburg High School.[2] He was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at North Carolina (UNC) over offers from UCLA, Ole Miss, South Carolina, and Virginia Tech.[3]

College career

Nebsit played in 11 games during his freshman season with the North Carolina Tar Heels and finished the season with seven receptions 157 yards and one touchdown.[4] He was named honorable mention All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) as a sophomore after catching 35 passes for 507 yards and four touchdowns.[5] His junior season would prove to be his best and most effective season in Chapel Hill to date. He caught 41 passes for 585 yards and 5 touchdowns, earning first team All-ACC honors in the process.[6]

Statistics

North Carolina Tar Heels
YearYards
202111715422.01
2022143550714.54
2023124158514.35
Career37831,24615.010

Personal life

Nesbit's father, Jamar Nesbit, played college football at South Carolina and in the NFL for 11 seasons as an offensive lineman.[7] His mother, Tara, played soccer at South Carolina.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bryson Nesbit Tight End North Carolina. nfldraftbuzz.com. August 14, 2023.
  2. Web site: 2021 4-star tight end recruit Bryson Nesbit joining UNC football soon. The Fayetteville Observer. May 28, 2021. July 24, 2023.
  3. Web site: Four-Star Tight-End Bryson Nesbit Verbally Commits to UNC. Quierra. Luck. SI.com. December 1, 2020. July 24, 2023.
  4. Web site: One of most versatile players on UNC roster, tight end Bryson Nesbit ready to make impact. The News & Observer. August 17, 2022. July 24, 2023.
  5. Web site: UNC Football TE Bryson Nesbit ranked among best at his position. Zack. Pearson. Tar Heels Wire. USA Today. June 10, 2023. July 24, 2023.
  6. Web site: Atlantic Coast Conference Announces 2023 All-ACC Football Teams. theacc.com. Atlantic Coast Conference. November 28, 2023. December 9, 2023.
  7. Web site: Is a tight end at South Meck the hottest recruit in the Carolinas? You can make a case. Charlotte Observer. November 7, 2019. July 24, 2023.
  8. Web site: Gamecocks legacy Bryson Nesbit looks at Clemson, USC. The State. October 17, 2019. July 26, 2023.