Zach Rice, Travis Shaw, other UNC football freshmen looking to make an impact

Posted Aug 24, 2022
As the new football season approaches, here are a few of UNC's new players who are set to make an impact this season. Lynchburg, Va. native Zach Rice comes in as the Tar Heels' top recruit in the 2022 class and the top offensive tackle in his state. Greensboro defensive lineman Travis Shaw comes to Chapel Hill as the top recruit from North Carolina. (Daily Tar Heel)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

UNC Safety Greg Smith Is Everywhere
Defensive players don't put points on the board apart from the occasional pick-six or fumble return. But points prevented are just important as points scored,...
Tue Oct 20, 2026

From Syracuse to North Carolina: Derek McDonald Set to Face His Former Team
When North Carolina hosts Syracuse on Saturday night, the matchup will carry extra significance for one of the Tar Heels' defensive leaders. For graduate linebacker...
Tue Oct 20, 2026

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Football Halfway Home
UNC Football sits at 4-2 overall halfway through the 2026 season and has exceeded expectations for nearly everyone that follows the Tar Heel program. Inside...
Tue Oct 20, 2026

Jaylen McGill on the Game Winner vs. Duke, Déjà Vu, and More
UNC running back Jaylen McGill rushed for a touchdown at Wallace Wade Stadium when he was in fifth grade, during the Carolina Bowl, where a...
Tue Oct 20, 2026