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Jordan Shipp Named To Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
UNC wide receiver
Jordan Shipp has been named to the 2026 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, which recognizes FBS players who lead through community service while excelling the classroom and on the field. The Wuerffel Trophy recognizes student-athletes who use their platforms to serve others and make a positive impact in their communities. (
GoHeels.com)
Derek McDonald Ready to Seize Final College Opportunity at UNC
When
Derek McDonald pulled into a Buc-ee’s parking lot in Florida this past January, he never could have predicted what would come next. After five years at Syracuse, McDonald entered the transfer portal following a senior season cut short after four games by a season-ending hip injury. As he prepared to step out of the car, his phone rang. (
Inside Carolina)
Kaleb Cost on Bill Belichick's Messages, Increased 'Intensity,' and More
Bill Belichick has a mandate for his UNC football team, and he has one for senior defensive back
Kaleb Cost. "There's three things you learn from: Smart, tough, and dependable," Cost said last week, noting his head coach's team mantra. As for himself, personally, "Just being more vocal," Cost said. "He'll tell you to be more vocal as a leader." (
TarHeel247)
Newsletter: Cameron Fens Fills Out UNC Basketball Roster, Football Position Battles Heat Up
UNC Basketball's frontcourt search concludes as
Cameron Fens committed Friday, and
Michael Malone's roster is now full for 2026-27. Football's preseason camp hit its second week, with pads coming on and the QB race heating up. Women's Basketball's non-conference schedule is out. And Diamond Heels are off to strong minor-league starts. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
UNC's ties with Ireland go back centuries
UNC Football will make history when it plays its first international game against TCU on Aug. 29 in Dublin. But did you know that there are more Irish connections to the University’s history? Swimmer Grace Hodgins hails from Greystones, Ireland. Punter
Adam McCann-Gibbs, grew up 100 miles from Dublin. Three former Tar Heel athletes are from Dublin. (
UNC.edu)
ESPN lists UNC DB among 51 freshmen poised to make an impact on the 2026 college football season
Kenton Dopson III, CB, North Carolina:
Bill Belichick historically has a great eye for identifying and developing defensive backs. The Tar Heels flipped Dopson from ACC rival Miami in December, and he arrived as UNC's highest-ranked defensive recruit and No. 15 corner in the
2026 class. Dopson has an opportunity to make a quick impact in Chapel Hill. (
ESPN)
Willie Lampkin impressing Philadelphia Eagles teammates as he pushes for roster spot
The Philadelphia Eagles’ smallest offensive lineman is making a big impression during training camp. And he’s pushing for a spot on the 53-man roster, too.
Willie Lampkin, the 5-foot-11 interior offensive lineman, has been one of the standouts through seven practices. The second-year pro out of North Carolina has been turning heads and moving bodies. (
Bleeding Green Nation)
Why Omarion Hampton Has Been a Standout in OC Mike McDaniel's Offense Early in Cargers Camp
The San Diego Chargers have been high all offseason on what running back
Omarion Hampton could do in a new offensive scheme. Through a week of training camp, that excitement has only grown. Hampton said Wednesday he made a concerted effort to work on the details he learned during the spring and sharpen it for when he returned to camp. (
San Diego Chargers)
UNC defensive lineman Leroy Jackson highlights improved offseason conditioning
During media availability earlier this week, UNC defensive tackle
Leroy Jackson said conditioning and player health won't be an issue this fall, thanks to Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Moses Cabrera. “Yeah I definitely think our conditioning got better because y’all can clearly see, we always talk about Mo (Coach Moses Cabrera)," Jackson said. (
USA Today)
Trech Kekahuna Brings Gritty Mindset to UNC Wide Receiver Group
At 5-foot-10, 185 pounds, North Carolina wide receiver
Trech Kekahuna does not possess the same frame as a "typical" Power Four receiver, but Kekahuna makes up for it with a rugged mindset. "I'm an 11-on-11 dude," Kekahuna said. "There's 7-on-7 dudes, there's 1-on-1 dudes, but when it's 11-on-11 with pads, I'm a guy who will be reliable." (
TarHeel247)