North Carolina Football: 5 Newcomers to Watch for the Tar Heels

Posted Feb 24, 2020
Led by quarterback Sam Howell, UNC Football returns a solid core that should improve on last year's 7-6 finish. But there are some holes that need to be filled and talented youngsters - both true and redshirt freshmen from the two recent recruiting hauls - are in line to contribute in a major way. Here are five Tar Heel newcomers for you to watch this season. (Athlon Sports)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Drake Maye admits he was playing sick during record-setting performance vs. Jets
Drake Maye put himself in the record books on Sunday afternoon in the Meadowlands. The primary conduit for New England’s 42-10 blowout win over the...
Thu Jan 1, 2026

Drake Maye’s historic performance in Patriots blowout win strengthens MVP case
Drake Maye was standing on the sideline at MetLife Stadium when he became reflective on Sunday. The quarterback has come a long way in two...
Mon Dec 29, 2025

Chansky’s Notebook: Quarterback Eras
Let’s compare Drake Maye to Tom Brady and Matt Stafford. The former superstar at UNC and current MVP candidate in the NFL has similarities that...
Mon Dec 29, 2025

Tar Heels in NFL: Drake Maye looking like MVP as he makes more NFL history
It was a perfect example of why Drake Maye should be NFL MVP. Maye made more NFL and New England Patriots history, throwing a career-high...
Mon Dec 29, 2025