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Oct 31, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Demon June (12) gives a stiff arm to Syracuse Orange defensive back Braheem Long Jr. (0) while scoring a touchdown in the third quarter at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Why UNC Running Backs Could Be Key to Offensive Success

Jared Feinberg

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May 5, 2026

Oct 17, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick reacts against the California Golden Bears in the first quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Tar Heel Freshman Could Become Bright Spot in 2026

Jared Feinberg

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May 4, 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

How Hot Belichick's Seat Is Compared to Rest of ACC

Jared Feinberg

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May 3, 2026

Sep 20, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick walks the sideline during the first quarter against the UCF Knights at the Bounce House Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Predicting North Carolina's Football Record Following Spring Ball

Jared Feinberg

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May 2, 2026

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Oct 31, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Gio Lopez (7) with center Austin Blaske (58) at the line of scrimmage in the third quarter against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

How North Carolina Replaces Austin Blaske Following NFL Draft

Jared Feinberg

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May 1, 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

3 Remaining UNC Players Who Will Define Season After Draft Losses

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 30, 2026

Sep 9, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange linebacker Derek McDonald (15) against the Western Michigan Broncos during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

UNC Linebackers Face Unknown After Spring Ball

Jared Feinberg

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Apr 30, 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

Bill Belichick’s 3 Biggest Priorities for UNC After NFL Draft

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 30, 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 Player Who Could Declare Early for 2027 NFL Draft

Kade Nix

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Apr 30, 2026

Nov 8, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick with Stanford Cardinal head coach Frank Reich after the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

2 Freshmen UNC Will Lean On After NFL Draft

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 30, 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

Ranking UNC NFL Draft Departures, How They’ll Impact Next Year

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 29, 2026

Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Kaleb Cost (21) runs as Richmond Spiders wide receiver Ja'Vion Griffin (5) defends in the second quarter at Kenan Stadium. The play was later called back due to a penalty. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

How North Carolina Will Replace Star Cornerbacks After NFL Draft

Jared Feinberg

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Apr 29, 2026

Nov 16, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Marcus Allen (29) celebrates after making an interception in the third quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Grading NFL Landing Spots of UNC Football UDFAs

Jared Feinberg

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Apr 28, 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

UNC's "33rd Franchise" Must Step Up With Pro Talent For 2027 Draft

Jared Feinberg

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Apr 27, 2026

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during the spring game at Folsom Field.

10 Major College Football Programs That Had Zero Players Selected in 2026 NFL Draft

Kevin Borba

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Apr 27, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick watches play during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images

Projecting UNC’s Highest-Drafted Players in 2027

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 27, 2026

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; North Carolina defensive back Thaddeus Dixon (DB08) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

UNC Defensive Back Thaddeus Dixon Signs With Giants

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 27, 2026

Nov 16, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Marcus Allen (29) reacts with defensive back Antavious Lane (1) after intercepting the ball in the third quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

UNC Defensive Back Marcus Allen Signs With Vikings

Logan Lazarczyk

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Apr 27, 2026

While the Big Ten dominated the top of the 2026 NFL draft, the full seven-round results show the SEC is still dominant when it comes to producing pros.

The Draft Proves It: The SEC Still Reigns Supreme Over Big Ten in NFL’s Eyes

Bryan Fischer

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Apr 26, 2026

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