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How Christo Kelly Became Bill Belichick's First UNC Football Commitment

Not all transfer portal recruitment stories are cut from the same cloth. While many players crisscross the country on official visits, searching for the right fit, others stumble into their next opportunity in far less conventional ways. For UNC offensive lineman Christo Kelly, the road to Chapel Hill began on the shoulder of Interstate 90 in upstate New York. (Inside Carolina)

Jordan Shipp Nominated for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp has been nominated for the 2026 Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association Good Works Team, the organization announced Monday. The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team recognizes college football student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional commitment to community service, academics, and athletics. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Football players laud Bill Belichick's 'humility,' won't count on outside support

UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp said he takes criticism against Bill Belichick personally. He hasn’t bothered to find out why some people dislike the former NFL coach, but he knows not to count on their support. "We know not to expect anything from anybody else. We know that Carolina has to protect Carolina, and that’s the mentality we need to have." (MSN.com)

Bill Belichick says UNC Football's biggest offseason win is its new culture

Bill Belichick says UNC Football's biggest offseason win is in how the Tar Heels work. A year into his college experiment, Belichick said the 2026 Tar Heels barely resemble the group that stumbled to 4-8 in his debut season and at times struggled just to function in practice. The difference, he says, starts with experience and extends to a revamped culture. (USA Today)

31 Tar Heels headed to NFL camps, with Drake Maye among nine projected to start

The projected starters: British Brooks, Houston Texans fullback - Brooks moves into a first-string role in his third NFL season after totaling 17 carries for 787 yards (20 longest) and 10 special-teams tackles and assists in 2025. Tez Walker, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver - Walker is projected to take over as a starter entering his third NFL season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Drake Maye’s potential 2026 leap goes beyond the stat sheet

What signals improvement for Drake Maye in 2026? Typically, statistics are fans’ primary driver in their assessment of a player’s impact. Although strong numbers are a byproduct of effective play, it doesn’t always capture the growth between snaps or behind the scenes. The New England Patriots QB concluded last season second in 2025 MVP voting. (Yahoo! Sports)

Newsletter: UNC Basketball Recruiting Updates, NBA Summer League, ACC Kickoff, MLB Draft

Caleb Wilson set a Summer League scoring record, Bill Belichick left ACC Kickoff sounding like a coach who's found his footing, and six Tar Heels heard their names called across the MLB Draft. The basketball recruiting trail is heating up with two big-name visits on the calendar, Gavin Gallaher decided Chapel Hill wasn't done with him yet, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Faith helped Christo Kelly through tough season; he says stability should make offensive line better

North Carolina offensive lineman Christo Kelly said his faith played a significant role in helping him process the frustration of missing most of last season, pointing to the parable of the prodigal son as a passage that resonated with him during that stretch. “This idea of taking ownership of my faith, being able to really take some of the pressure off myself,” Kelly said. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Why UNC Football Feels Nothing Like It Did a Year Ago

This offseason, with the spring transfer portal eliminated, Belichick and UNC's coaches led the Tar Heels through April knowing their roster would be the same when preseason camp opened. That, most notably, includes UNC's four QBs — Billy Edwards Jr., Miles O'Neill, Au'Tori Newkirk and Travis Burgess — who are all competing for the starting job. (TarHeel247)

5 Takeaways from UNC Football at ACC Kickoff

When asked about offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino, both Bill Belichick and offensive lineman Christo Kelly spoke highly of what he's brought to the offense. Both emphasized Petrino's experience and track record. It's still early, but there's plenty of optimism surrounding what the offense can become in his first season calling plays at UNC. (Heels on Franklin)

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