LeGarrette Blount Jr. 'Grateful' for UNC Football Offer

Posted Feb 18, 2025
LeGarrette Blount Jr.'s relationship with UNC Football coach Bill Belichick began long before Belichick extended him an offer Feb 12. The 2028 two-way athlete grew up watching his father win two Super Bowls in New England under Belichick. And he now has a chance to follow in his father's footsteps and play for the six-time Super Bowl winning head coach. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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