Conner Harrell

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Conner Harrell
North Carolina Tar HeelsNo. 15
Position Quarterback
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Born: (2004-09-09) September 9, 2004 (age 19)
Alabaster, Alabama, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Thompson (Alabaster, Alabama)

Conner Harrell (born September 9, 2004) is an American football quarterback for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

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Early life and high school

Harrell was born on September 9, 2004, in Alabaster, Alabama. [1] Harrell attended Thompson High School in Alabaster. Rated a three-star prospect, Harrell committed to play college football at North Carolina. [2] [3]

College career

2022

Harrell saw limited action and redshirted his true freshman year in 2022.

2023

In 2023, Harrell appeared in five games and made his first collegiate start on December 27, 2023, against West Virginia at Duke's Mayo Bowl in the 10–30 loss. [4] [5] [6]

2024

Entering the 2024 season, with Drake Maye entering the NFL, Harrell will compete with Max Johnson for the Tar Heel starting quarterback job in 2024. [7]

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References

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  2. "Conner Harrell, Thompson, Quarterback". 247Sports.
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  7. Holloway, Jeremiah (March 18, 2024). "Conner Harrell, Max Johnson Taking Part In QB Competition This Spring". 247Sports.com.