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Oct 17, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Benjamin Hall (28) evades tackle by California Golden Bears defensive back Aiden Manutai (14) before running for a touchdown in the first quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels continue to target some of the top prospects in the 2027 class.

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Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick on the sidelines in the second quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

UNC and head coach Bill Belichick are making progress with one of their top targets in the 2027 class.

Oct 31, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick on the sidelines in the second quarter against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels are in the mix for one of the top quarterbacks in the 2027 class.

Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Gio Lopez (7) looks to pass in the third quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels recently offered one of the top quarterbacks in the 2028 class.

Oct 28, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a North Carolina Tar Heels helmet on the field before a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

UNC head coach Bill Belichick and his staff continue to target some of the top high school prospects in the country.

Nov 30, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Marcus Allen (29) intercepts the ball in the end zone intended for North Carolina State Wolfpack wide receiver Wesley Grimes (6) in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Marcus Allen wasn't the five-star phenom recruiters fought over--he was the overlooked four-star kid from Georgia

Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Jordan Shipp (1) scores a touchdown as Richmond Spiders defensive back Lee Bruner IV (19) defends in the first quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels are standing out to one of the top wide receivers in the 2028 class.

Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels recently added another commit to their 2026 class.

Nov 29, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels tight end Jordan Owens (80) catches the ball in the end zone during the second half of the game against NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels are pursuing one of the top overall prospects in the 2027 class.

Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Max Johnson (14) passes before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels recently started pursuing one of the top signal-callers in the 2028 class.

Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Jordan Shipp (1) makes a catch in the second quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Bill Belichick and UNC are targeting one of the top pass catchers in the 2028 class.

Bill Belichick recently traveled to Connecticut to visit one of the Tar Heels' top targets in the 2027 class.

Sep 16, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Will Hardy (31) reacts in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels are going after one of the fastest-rising prospects in the 2027 cycle.

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

Belichick didn’t receive enough votes to be inducted this year

Multiple big-time teams will be in Chapel Hill.

Oct 28, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye (10) looks at the scoreboard against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second half at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Former UNC quarterback Drake Maye has done what many thought might take years: lead the New England Patriots back to the Super Bowl.

Jan 25, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) holds the AFC Championship trophy while speaking to the media after defeating the Denver Broncos in the 2026 AFC Championship Game at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels will be represented at next month’s Super Bowl

In a notable recruiting development for the UNC Tar Heels, legendary coach Bill Belichick made a personal visit to Cocoa High School in Florida on Tuesday

Sep 6, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels linebacker Andrew Simpson (2) celebtates his sack along with linebacker Tyler Thompson (40) during the second half against the Charlotte 49ers at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels continue to target some of the top prospects in the 2027 cycle.

Sep 20, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers running back Kaleb Jackson (28) runs against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

In a move that signals Bill Belichick’s UNC regime is wasting no time addressing depth concerns in the backfield, LSU transfer running back has committed to Tar Heels.