UNC Football Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football Recruiting.

Bill Belichick Embracing all that Comes With College Football Recruiting

Speculation regarding Bill Belichick’s journey to North Carolina surrounds his ability to recruit, particularly in relating to 18-22 year-olds. Belichick has not only never recruited at the collegiate level, he’s also never held a position in college football. But, recruiting is not a foreign concept to the 72-year old, who also served as the Patriots' general manager. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Former Michigan Kicker Adam Samaha Commits To UNC Football

Bill Belichick added to UNC's special teams via the transfer portal Thursday, signing Michigan transfer Adam Samaha. Samaha, a 5-foot-11, 195-pounder, entered the portal Dec. 14. On Tuesday, he officially visited Chapel Hill. As part of the 2023 class, Samaha signed with hometown Michigan. He played high school football at Ann Arbor (Mich.) Huron High. (Inside Carolina)

South Carolina TE Transfer Connor Cox Commits To UNC Football

South Carolina tight end transfer Connor Cox has committed to UNC on Wednesday. In addition to the Tar Heels, Cox took official trips to Kansas and Michigan State. He originally had scheduled an official visit with N.C. State but canceled it to make room for his Chapel Hill trip. Cox began his high school career playing at Cardinal Gibbons High in Raleigh. (Inside Carolina)

Video: IC Podcast - Transfer Portal Recruiting Hot for UNC Football

A month ago, UNC football recruiting was floundering. Then along came Bill Belichick and a re-affirmation by Bryce Baker and thus a massive U-turn for UNC on the recruiting trail - especially in the transfer portal. Inside Carolina’s Don Callahan and Tommy Ashley dive into the results. (View Video)

Delaware DL Transfer Melkart Abou-Jaoude Commits To UNC Football

UNC's defensive line is in need of replenishing, and Delaware transfer Melkart Abou-Jaoude has jumped at the opportunity. The 6-foot-5, 260-pound defensive lineman committed to Bill Belichick's Tar Heels on Tuesday, following his official visit to Chapel Hill on Friday. The Newton, N.J. native is coming off the best season of his college career. (Inside Carolina)

Bill Belichick, UNC Football Lands Commitment from OL Transfer Christo Kelly

Holy Cross offensive line transfer Christo Kelly committed to North Carolina and head coach Bill Belichick on Monday upon completing an official visit to UNC. Over the past two seasons, Kelly, who has one season of eligibility remaining, started 22 games at center for Holy Cross. The 6-foot-4, 305-pounder was All-Patriot League First Team this season. (Inside Carolina)

Four-star DE Austin Alexander to sign with UNC, Bill Belichick

Cooper High School (Burlington, KY) football star and UNC Football commit Austin Alexander plans to sign with the Tar Heels on Monday. Alexander, a 2025 defensive end/linebacker, spoke with UNC coach Bill Belichick on the phone Sunday afternoon for about 25 minutes. Austin is the nephew of former longtime NFL running back Shaun Alexander. (WCPO)

Prized QB recruit Bryce Baker locks in with Bill Belichick and UNC

Four-star quarterback Bryce Baker is sticking with UNC and new football coach Bill Belichick. "I feel like with Belichick coming in, they can provide that next-level development I didn’t have with other options I was looking at. Belichick coming from the NFL and the experience he has for what it takes to be the best, I trust in [him] to get me where I want to be." (On3.com)

Video: UNC Football Coach Bill Belichick, QB Bryce Baker Introduced At UNC Basketball Game

New North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick and 4-star quarterback signee Bryce Baker were introduced to the Smith Center crowd on Saturday afternoon during halftime of the Tar Heels' basketball game vs. the La Salle Explorers. Video courtesy Inside Carolina. (View Video)

Four-Star Quarterback Bryce Baker Solidifies UNC Commitment, Will Enroll in January

Bryce Baker has declined LSU and Penn State overtures and will enroll at North Carolina in January, the 4-star QB announced Saturday. Baker, from Kernersville (NC) East Forsyth High, committed to UNC in June but elected not to sign during the Early Signing Period until the Tar Heels' coaching situation was settled and he had a chance to speak with Bill Belichick. (Inside Carolina)

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