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UNC Football: Bill Belichick May Look to Flip Two-Sport Star

The first-year UNC football head coach recently checked in with former in-state Tar Heel recruiting target Kendre Harrison.
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UNC football head coach Bill Belichick at a UNC basketball game
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Around the time the UNC football program parted ways with Mack Brown, Reidsville High School (N.C.) junior standout Kendre Harrison announced his commitment to Oregon. But the Tar Heels were longtime suitors for the 6-foot-7, 245-pounder, a repeated visitor in Chapel Hill and lifelong Carolina enthusiast who has become a five-star tight end and four-star power forward.

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And signs suggest that new UNC football head coach Bill Belichick hasn't entirely ruled out the possibility of landing Harrison despite his early verbal pledge to the Ducks.

On Friday night, Harrison posted the following picture from his meeting with Belichick in Reidsville:

Kendre Harrison ranks No. 14 overall, No. 1 among tight ends, and No. 2 in North Carolina on the 247Sports 2026 Composite. On the hardwood, he stacks up at No. 50 overall, No. 4 among centers (listed as a power forward elsewhere), and No. 2 in the state.

He committed to playing both football and basketball at Oregon.

Meanwhile, the UNC football staff boasts four commits on the 2026 recruiting trail, and the UNC basketball coaches are still looking for their first prize in the cycle.

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Stay tuned to North Carolina Tar Heels On SI for more UNC football 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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