UNC Football Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football Recruiting.

Bill Belichick Trying to Flip 4-Star Georgia Football Commit Jontavius Wyman

Jonesboro High School (Ga.) defensive back Jontavius Wyman, a versatile class of 2026 four-star football recruit, announced his commitment to the Georgia Bulldogs in July. Apparently, that isn't deterring North Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick, who offered Wyman earlier this week. Wyman is ranked as the nation's No. 14 overall cornerback. (Sports Illustrated)

Bill Belichick Offers Two Penn State Football Commits

North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick is trying to flip two Penn State verbal commits. A significant position of need for PSU the past two seasons, wide receiver is a spot James Franklin’s staff remains committed to fixing. On Tuesday, North Carolina offered 4-star Jahsiear Rogers and 3-star Lavar Keys. Both are coveted recruits in the Class of 2026. (Nittany Sports Now)

UNC Football Commit Crew Davis Embraces Taking the Road Less Traveled

When attending UNC became an option for Crew Davis, he understood playing inside Kenan Stadium was on the table, just not as a member of the football program. Davis, a two-sport standout at Iona Prep in New York, was being recruited solely by the UNC lacrosse program. But, when Bill Belichick became UNC's football coach, the interest doubled. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Bill Belichick Brings New Jersey Talent to UNC Football with Standout 2025 Recruits

Bill Belichick once called East Rutherford, NJ his work home, playing a significant role as defensive coordinator for the New York Giants, as the architect of the famed defense which helped the Giants to Super Bowl Championships in 1986 and 1990. The leader of those Giant defenses was of course the great Lawrence Taylor, himself a graduate of UNC. (Sports Illustrated)

UNC Football Lands Commitment from OL Anthony Hall, Top Player in Massachusetts

The No. 1 football recruit in Massachusetts went back-and-forth about his college choice. When offensive lineman Anthony Hall decided a few weeks ago he would announce his college choice by the end of February, it became a recruiting battle between Rutgers and North Carolina. In the end, Hall decided to play for the coach he grew up watching in the NFL. (247 Sports)

UNC football's transfer portal class called most intriguing by CBS Sports

Most intriguing class: North Carolina. Class rank: No. 14. All eyes are on former NFL coach Bill Belichick as he takes over at North Carolina. True to his style, Belichick focused on experienced, tough players. He certainly did not care where they were ranked or where they came from. Quarterback Ryan Browne (Purdue) adds potential under center. (CBS Sports)

UNC Football GM Michael Lombardi on recruiting under-the-radar prospects: "We believe in our eyes"

The UNC Football staff is star-studded. However, the program isn’t only interested in established star players. Last week, Tar Heels general manager Michael Lombardi discussed the Tar Heels' strategy of recruiting underrated prospects. "We believe in our eyes. If you trust your eyes and evaluate players, it doesn’t matter if some other school wants them." (On3.com)

Video: Scouting UNC Football's Transfer Portal Class - Defensive Skill Positions

Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley discuss Bill Belichick’s transfer portal additions at the defensive skill positions. Four defensive backs and a linebacker make up a group of versatile prospects, giving UNC’s defensive coordinator Steve Belichick options at multiple positions. (View Video)

LeGarrette Blount Jr. 'Grateful' for UNC Football Offer

LeGarrette Blount Jr.'s relationship with UNC Football coach Bill Belichick began long before Belichick extended him an offer Feb 12. The 2028 two-way athlete grew up watching his father win two Super Bowls in New England under Belichick. And he now has a chance to follow in his father's footsteps and play for the six-time Super Bowl winning head coach. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Dual-sport UNC commit Gary Merrill left ‘speechless’ over playing for Bill Belichick

He’s going from chapel to Chapel Hill. Gary Merrill, a standout St. Anthony’s (N.Y.) High School midfielder, had everything all planned out as a junior when he committed in 2023 to play lacrosse at UNC. Last week, Merrill dually committed to North Carolina for football under Bill Belichick, arguably the greatest coach in the game’s history. "I was speechless." (New York Post)

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