Johnson said he has been fully cleared for practice. Johnson began his career in 2020 at LSU. He’s played 31 games over five seasons at LSU (2020-21), Texas A&M (2022-23) and UNC (2024).

Ready to Compete Despite the fear Johnson suffered, he kept his leg and has now been cleared at 100 percent for the 2025 season. He is ready to compete to be at the helm once again for the Tar Heels.

Max Johnson's debut season at North Carolina did not go according to plan. It was hardly a season at all for the Tar Heels' Week 1 starting quarterback, who suited up in just one game before his ...