UNC among schools that closed strong to finish 2025 football recruiting cycle

Posted Feb 11, 2025
No team's recruiting was more closely monitored than Bill Belichick's Tar Heels. In the sprint from his December hire until now, UNC brought in 10 players, including seven defensive lineman. They flipped Navy commit Trey Giddens and ECU pledge Yasir Smith. The Tar Heels also held onto QB recruit Bryce Baker and flipped RB Joseph Troupe from Temple. (CBS Sports)

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