UNC Football Recruiting
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Bill Belichick lands one of nation's fastest playmakers in De La Salle's Jaden Jefferson
There's no substitute for speed, and for De La Salle High School cornerback and running back Jaden Jefferson there's no alternative to winning. Jefferson committed to UNC football coach
Bill Belichick on Tuesday. The 5-foot-9, 160-pounder is one of the more explosive playmakers in Northern California, with 10.40-second speed in the 100-meter dash. (
Sports Illustrated)
Bill Belichick, UNC Announce 21 New Additions To Football Roster
Following his hiring as the University of North Carolina's new head football coach on December 11,
Bill Belichick immediately hit the recruiting trail and has signed 21 new Tar Heels to the roster over the last month. "Their integration with our current roster marks a significant step forward as we work together to elevate our program in the right direction." (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Football Lands Speedy California Athlete Jaden Jefferson
Concord (Calif.) De La Salle 2026 athlete Jaden Jefferson is headed to the Tar Heel State. Jefferson announced his commitment to North Carolina Tuesday night. Arizona and Oregon State had served as a pretty solid top two for Jefferson for some time until North Carolina offered over the weekend and the Tar Heels quickly emerged as the team to beat. (
247 Sports)
UNC Football Adds Commitment from Class of 2025 Kicker Guytano Bartolomeo
During a phone conversation late Tuesday, UNC offered 2025 kicker Guytano Bartolomeo. He immediately accepted. Bartolomeo, a 5-foot-10, 170-pounder from Oradell (N.J.) Bergen Catholic High, officially visited UNC this past weekend. For the past three seasons, Bartolomeo has handled field goals for national powerhouse Bergen Catholic High. (
Inside Carolina)
Class of 2025 QB Au'Tori Newkirk Commits To UNC Football
Bill Belichick has made another late addition to the Tar Heels 2025 football recruiting class: Au'Tori Newkirk has confirmed that he committed to North Carolina on Tuesday. Newkirk, a 6-foot-3, 200-pound three-star quarterback from Norfolk (Va.) Maury High, unofficially visited Chapel Hill on Saturday and attended the UNC basketball game vs. Louisville. (
Inside Carolina)
Three-star cornerback Justin Lewis commits to UNC Football
North Carolina has reeled in another 2026 defensive back commitment from California. Three-star cornerback Justin Lewis committed to the Tar Heels on Monday afternoon. UNC offered Lewis, from Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.) High, on Friday. He had also collected offers from Arizona, Colorado, Louisville, Miami, Nebraska, SMU, Syracuse, and Washington. (
Inside Carolina)
Photos: Football Recruits Attend UNC Basketball Game vs. Stanford
The UNC Football staff has been offering high school football players over the last two weeks, and Saturday the coaches had a chance to host some of them on campus, which included attending the Tar Heels’ basketball game against Stanford. Before the game, recruits walked to their seats from the UNC tunnel, and here's a photo gallery of those on hand. (
Tar Heel Illustrated)
Three-Star California Cornerback Marcellous Ryan Commits To UNC Football
Two days after picking up a scholarship offer from the Tar Heels, high-three-star cornerback Marcellous Ryan committed to North Carolina. Ryan, a 5-foot-10 160-pounder from San Mateo (Calif.) Serra High, was offered on Friday by Armond "Mondo" Hawkins, who was recently added to UNC's staff after previously recruiting Ryan while at Washington. (
Inside Carolina)
Troy Offensive Line Transfer Daniel King Commits To UNC Football
UNC Football has landed another offensive lineman from the Transfer Portal. Troy transfer Daniel King signed with the Tar Heels on Saturday. King, a 6-foot-5, 340-pounder, visited Chapel Hill this week, arriving on Thursday. It was his only visit, as he entered the transfer portal on Wednesday. King is a two-time All-Sun Belt Second Team honoree. (
Inside Carolina)
Washington DB Transfer Thaddeus Dixon Commits To UNC Football
Washington Huskies defensive back transfer Thaddeus Dixon committed to UNC Football on Saturday. Dixon is the fourth player from Washington this offseason to pick the Tar Heels, joining LB Khmori House, WR Jason Robinson, and DB Peyton Waters. Before following his father to Chapel Hill, Steve Belichick was Dixon's defensive coordinator at Washington. (
Inside Carolina)