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Sep 20, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (9) looks to the sidelines between plays during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Belichick’s Transfer Portal Additions Could Lead UNC to Success

Jared Feinberg

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Apr 23, 2026

Mar 8, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Former North Carolina Tar Heels football greats Lawrence Taylor and Julius Pepers are introduced in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Every North Carolina First-Round Pick in NFL Draft History

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 22, 2026

Nov 29, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick addresses the media after the second half of the game against NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Best North Carolina Players in NFL History

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 22, 2026

Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; TV analyst Bill Belichick watches the Miami Hurricanes play the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

One UNC Transfer Portal Addition Who Could Become Star

Jared Feinberg

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Apr 22, 2026

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Nov 29, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick on the sideline during the second half of the game against NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

UNC Football Will Be Mixture of Veterans and Youth

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 21, 2026

Nov 29, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick addresses the media after the second half of the game against NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

3 Underrated Transfer Portal Additions for UNC

Jared Feinberg

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Apr 21, 2026

Jan 9, 2026; Atlanta, GA, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning reacts during the first half of the 2025 Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Indiana Hoosiers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

D'Antre Robinson Explains Why He Chose Oregon in the Transfer Portal

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Apr 20, 2026

Jan 29, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; National defensive back Thaddeus Dixon (1) of North Carolina practices during National Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

Three Best NFL Landing Spots For UNC's Thaddeus Dixon

Jared Feinberg

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Apr 20, 2026

Oct 25, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick with the team before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Looking Ahead at UNC's Top Prospect in 2027 NFL Draft

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 20, 2026

UNC football coach Bill Belichick during a postgame press conference on Nov. 8, 2025, after the Tar Heels' win vs. Stanford.

Three Underrated UNC Football Seniors To Watch in 2026

Jared Feinberg

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Apr 19, 2026

Jan 29, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; National defensive back Thaddeus Dixon (1) of North Carolina practices during National Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

The Next Breakout NFL Prospect From North Carolina

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Apr 19, 2026

Ole Miss Football Surging for Coveted Virginia Tech Hokies, North Carolina Target

Zack Nagy

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Apr 18, 2026

Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive lineman Melkart Abou-Jaoude (9 ) celebrates with defensive lineman Smith Vilbert (8) after making a sack in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

UNC's Abou-Jaoude Ready To Take Next Step With Leadership

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 18, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Jelani Thurman (15) runs past Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Kaj Sanders (5) during the second half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 22, 2025. Ohio State won 42-9.

3 Tar Heels Football Transfers To Watch in 2026

Jared Feinberg

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Apr 17, 2026

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick, left, with assistant directer of player personnel Andrew Blaylock, right, at the Tabor Academy vs. Milton Academy game on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025.

Three UNC Freshmen Fans Need To Be Excited About

Jared Feinberg

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Apr 16, 2026

Sep 20, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights running back Myles Montgomery (22) is tackled by North Carolina Tar Heels defensive lineman Leroy Jackson (91) during the first quarter at the Bounce House Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

3 Underrated UNC Players To Watch Ahead of 2026 Season

Jared Feinberg

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Apr 15, 2026

Oct 4, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. (12) attempts to catch a pass in the end zone as North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Marcus Allen (29) defends in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

One Landing Spot for Top UNC NFL Draft Prospects

Jared Feinberg

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Apr 14, 2026

The state of North Carolina has four schools within 80 miles, but which one is the best Tobacco Road rival?

Ranking Every Power 4 College Football Program in the State of North Carolina

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Apr 13, 2026

UNC football defensive coordinator Steve Belichick during a press conference on Aug. 6, 2025, inside the Kenan Football Center.

One Trait That Makes Each UNC Prospect Draftable

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Apr 13, 2026

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