UNC Football Recruiting
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Newsletter: UNC Basketball Coaching Search, Smith Center Debate Tabled, Caleb Wilson To NBA Draft
The North Carolina Men's Basketball coaching search is in full swing,
Caleb Wilson is off to the NBA Draft, the Smith Center vs. new arena debate is tabled for the time being, spring football kicks off with two commitments, Women’s Basketball falls in the Sweet 16, Baseball has a 4-0 week, and Women’s Lacrosse’s win streak ends at 31. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Linebacker Tasheem Butler commits to UNC Football
Glassboro, New Jersey 3-star linebacker
Tasheem Butler committed to UNC on Saturday, giving the Tar Heels their fourth pledge in the
2027 football recruiting class. Butler chose UNC over offers from Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Appalachian State, and Akron, among others. He recently picked up an offer from the Tar Heels, detailing his excitement about the program. (
On3.com)
All-Purpose Running Back Isaiah Stephens Commits to UNC Football
Class of 2027 Arkansas running back
Isaiah Stephens committed to UNC Football during his first visit to Chapel Hill on Saturday. "I chose North Carolina because the coaching staff believes in my potential and I feel like that’s where I belong." UNC extended an offer to Stephens, a 5-foot-8, 175-pound back from Sheridan (Ark.) High, over a year ago. (
Inside Carolina)
Newsletter: Hubert Davis Out?, UNC Women's Basketball to Sweet 16, Caleb Wilson to the Rafters
Has
Hubert Davis coached his final game at North Carolina? We’ll likely find out very soon. UNC Women’s Basketball advanced to the Sweet 16,
Caleb Wilson’s jersey is headed to the Smith Center rafters, Tar Heel Football is hosting its Pro Day Monday, the Diamond Heels downed Louisville, and there’s another National Champion in Chapel Hill. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Bill Belichick's quarterback shakeup at UNC: FCS record breaker joins Tar Heels
In an effort to revamp UNC's offense,
Bill Belichick has landed his third offseason quarterback transfer in Western Carolina's Taron Dickens. An FCS record-breaker for the Catamounts, Dickens joins Maryland's
Billy Edwards and Texas A&M's
Miles O'Neill at quarterback following a position overhaul and hiring Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator. (
CBS Sports)
THT Newsletter: Caleb Wilson Injured, Baseball Sweeps, Malloy Smith Offered, Dylan Mingo To Commit
It was quite the eventful week in UNC Athletics.
Caleb Wilson suffered a broken hand, the Diamond Heels swept their season opener, Kenny Smith’s son Malloy Smith received a basketball offer, Carolina Football signed a transfer quarterback,
Courtney Banghart secured win No. 400, Softball scored 44(!) runs in 2 games, and
Dylan Mingo is set to commit. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
UNC Football Signs Former Western Carolina QB Taron Dickens
Western Carolina transfer QB Taron Dickens has signed with UNC. Last season, Dickens had 3,508 yards, 38 touchdowns, two interceptions and a 74% completion percentage. He added 321 rushing yards and a touchdown. In three seasons of college football, Dickens has 5,063 yards, 51 touchdowns, five interceptions, and a 74% completion percentage. (
On3.com)
Newsletter: Trimble's Triple, Banghart's Big Win, Surratt's Super Sunday, Remembering James Spurling
What a week in UNC sports!
Seth Trimble became a legend, Women’s Basketball beat State in their house,
Chazz Surratt won a Super Bowl, two future Tar Heels were named McDonald’s All-Americans,
Coby White is coming home, RJ Davis was honored, we remember the life and legacy of James Spurling, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
380-Pound Offensive Lineman Dujuan Davis Commits To UNC Football
Just days before National Signing Day, UNC Football added a late piece to its
2026 recruiting class, as 3-star offensive lineman
Dujuan Davis committed to the Tar Heels and plans to sign Wednesday. Davis, a 6-foot-9, 380-pounder from Clearwater (Fla.) Central Catholic High, received a scholarship offer from UNC on Monday and committed immediately. (
Inside Carolina)
Bill Belichick the latest to visit elite defensive end Mekai Brown
Greenwich (Conn.) Country Day four-star defensive end Mekai Brown is clearly coveted by college football programs as he’s held court with myriad coaches from numerous schools this month. North Carolina head coach
Bill Belichick is awfully familiar with the Northeast, and he was the latest to come out to Connecticut and visit with the blue-chip pass-rusher. (
On3.com)