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UNC Football: Bill Belichick Enters Fray for Son of Super Bowl Champ

The legendary New England head coach's early UNC football recruiting efforts now include LeGarrette Blount Jr.
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UNC football is in the mix for Hamilton High School (Ariz.) freshman LeGarrette Blount Jr., whose name is particularly familiar to fans of former six-time New England Patriots Super Bowl champ head coach Bill Belichick and one of his two-time Patriots champion running backs, LeGarrette Blount.

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The offer from Belichick, who is gearing up for his first season at the helm of the UNC Tar Heels and beyond in Chapel Hill, marks LeGarrette Blount Jr.'s second of the Division I variety. Marshall became his first full-fledged suitor back in late January.

He announced UNC's early full-on recruitment via the following post on social media:

A 2028 wide receiver and defensive back, the 5-foot-11, 165-pound Blount is currently one of only five players in the cycle who have reported offers from Belichick and his crew, according to On3.

Others on the early 2028 Tar Heel wishlist are The Pennington School (N.J.) running back Tahmere Brown, St. Joseph Regional High School (N.J.) wide receiver Tahj Gray, IMG Academy (Fla.) wide receiver Eric McFarland, and Southeast Raleigh High School (N.C.) offensive tackle Grayson Williams.

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Stay tuned to North Carolina Tar Heels On SI for more UNC football and basketball recruiting news.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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