UNC football has a defense loaded with 4- and 5-star recruits. Why is it struggling?

Posted Sep 7, 2022
Among the 27 players on UNC football's defensive depth chart, 13 were rated four- or five-star recruits coming out of high school, and seven were ranked among the nation's top 10 at their positions. With that kind of talent, how did the Tar Heels give up 61 points, including 40 in the final quarter, and more than 600 total yards against the Mountaineers? (Fayetteville Observer)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

A look at UNC Football’s candidates for offensive coordinator
Mega Buzz: Chip Kelly: Belichick and Kelly are reported to be good friends. Chip runs an offense emphasizing the run game, which Belichick prefers. Lot...
Thu Dec 18, 2025

LB Amari Gainer Signed to New England Patriots' Practice Squad
The New England Patriots have signed linebacker Amari Gainer to the practice squad. Gainer originally was signed by Las Vegas as a rookie free agent...
Thu Dec 18, 2025

Video: IC Podcast - Retention, Culture Building a Big Task for UNC Football
UNC Football's roster reconstruction is in full swing ahead of the transfer portal opening Jan. 2nd. Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the...
Thu Dec 18, 2025

Transfer Portal Offers Another Huge Challenge for Bill Belichick
There is only one transfer portal window (Jan. 2-16) in this year’s cycle, instead of the previous December and April (post-spring practice) dual editions, so...
Thu Dec 18, 2025