University of North Carolina Athletics
2020 Football Roster
Jersey Number 19
Austyn Chestnut
- Position:
- Wide Receiver
- Weight:
- 165
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Reidsville, N.C.
- High School:
- Reidsville
2020 – Junior Season
Appeared in the Western Carolina game • Caught one pass for three yards against the Catamounts.2019 – Sophomore Season
Appeared in the Mercer game • Returned one kick for eight yards against the Bears. 2018 – Redshirt Freshman Season
Appeared in two games against Western Carolina and NC State • Came to Carolina as a walk-on prior to the 2017 season • Redshirted in 2017.Reidsville High School
Team captain helped lead Reidsville to the 2016 state championship and a perfect 16-0 season • Tied a state record as a senior with seven special teams TDs • Had 52 catches for 820 yards and 12 TDs as a receiver • Also had six INTs at cornerback • 2016 AP All-State selection • Played for Doug Marrs.Personal
Son of Tina and Reggie Chestnut • Birthday is Aug. 23. Checking In with Hubert Davis - February 10, 2026
Tuesday, February 10
Carolina Insider - Interview with Nyla Harris (Full Segment) - February 6, 2026
Monday, February 09
UNC Gymnastics: Tar Heels Edged by NC State in Raleigh
Sunday, February 08
WBB: Post-Wake Forest Press Conference - Feb. 8, 2026
Sunday, February 08
