UNC Football Recruiting
Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football Recruiting.
ESPN's Bill Connelly has high praise for UNC football's transfer portal class
After a dreadful first portal effort, this was a much more
Bill Belichick transfer class, featuring three tight ends and explosive Patriot Leaguers in WR Mason Humphrey (Lehigh) and LB Peyton Seelmann (Richmond). He also might have found some discount buys in nickel Ade Willie (Michigan State) and linebacker Derek McDonald (Syracuse), who were solid. (
ESPN)
Newsletter: UNC Basketball Coaching Search Coming Into Focus, Portal Losses Begin
The UNC Basketball coaching search is coming into focus now that Tommy Lloyd and Dusty May have committed to remain with their programs. Transfer portal losses have begun in men’s and women’s basketball,
Marcus Paige has found a new coaching home, Football gained one commitment and lost another, and much more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
2026 OL Cristian Alvarez commits to UNC Football
Three-star offensive lineman
Cristian Alvarez, who signed with Delaware in December has committed to UNC Football. Alvarez plans both wrestle and play football for the Tar heels. Alvarez, a 6-foot-4, 295-pounder from Montvale, NJ, also held offers from Air Force, Army, Coastal Carolina, Marshall, Navy, Temple, and multiple Ivy League programs. (
Inside Carolina)
Four-star safety Marquis Bryant decommits from UNC Football
North Carolina lost a blue-chip football recruit ahead of the 2026 season.
Marquis Bryant, a 4-star safety and No. 188 player on Rivals' big board, decommitted from the Tar Heels on Wednesday. Bryant was the highest-ranked commit in the
2027 UNC Football recruiting class and the only one from North Carolina. "My recruitment is 100% open." (
Sporting News)
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)