How new UNC Football commit Beau Atkinson can help the Tar Heels

Posted Jun 17, 2021
Beau Atkinson broke out as a sophomore for Leesville Road. But he did it at 205 pounds – not an ideal playing weight for a Division I defensive end. Over the next year and change he increased his maximum weight on bench presses and squats by 100 pounds each. When the Pride kicked off their 2021 season in February, Atkinson was up to 240 pounds. (Fayetteville Observer)

Related: Football Recruiting, Recruiting Board

Three-star athlete O'Mari Johnson recommits to UNC football
Three-star prospect O'Mari Johnson elected to re-open his recruitment at the end of May, ultimately finding his way back to the UNC football program. On...
Wed Jul 2, 2025

UNC coach Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels building on a Top 25 recruiting class
North Carolina has Rivals No. 24 ranked recruiting class, and Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels are one to watch for several top targets moving...
Tue Jul 1, 2025

UNC QB commitment Travis Burgess lands coveted 4th star in updated 247Sports rankings
Just a week after North Carolina quarterback commit Travis Burgess turned heads with an impressive performance at the Elite 11 quarterback showcase, the 6-5, 200-pound...
Mon Jun 30, 2025

New Jersey DB Xavier Jackson Commits To UNC Football
For the fifth consecutive day, UNC has received a commitment to its 2026 football recruiting class. On Saturday, 3-star cornerback Xavier Jackson announced for the...
Sat Jun 28, 2025