From Peyton Manning to Tom Brady, UNC football alum Clyde Christensen has a quarterback connection

Posted Feb 1, 2021
Tom Brady and Clyde Christensen are inseparable — two legends focused on the same prize. Christensen, a minister’s son from Covina, California who lived with Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor in college at North Carolina and was taken in by the family of Rev. Billy Graham, has legions of NFL quarterbacks who regard him as the best of the best. (Los Angeles Times)

Related: Football, Tar Heels in the NFL

UNC football unveils special Air Jordan 14 PE
UNC Football's social media account revealed the new Air Jordan 14 Player Edition for the upcoming season, dressed in an all-Carolina blue colorway. The shoe...
Fri May 1, 2026

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Takeaways From UNC's Defense Following Football Spring Practice
UNC Football has concluded the second spring practice of the Bill Belichick era. Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner of TarHeel247 discuss their takeaways, various news...
Thu Apr 30, 2026

Benjamin Hall Rises As Leader Among UNC Running Backs
There’s a sense of rejuvenation across the North Carolina football program this spring. Running back Benjamin Hall, one of the few experienced veteran returners, senses...
Thu Apr 30, 2026

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Takeaways From UNC's Offense Following Football Spring Practice
UNC Football has concluded spring practice. Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner of TarHeel247 discuss their takeaways, various news and notes on what they're hearing, new...
Thu Apr 30, 2026