UNC 'Feels Like Home' for 2026 Defensive Tackle Manoah Faupusa

Posted Apr 16, 2025
UNC is 2,500 miles from Long Beach, CA, home of 2026 defensive tackle Manuah Faupusa. It's a sizable distance, but not one that deterred the 380 pound recruit from taking an official visit to Chapel Hill for the Tar Heels' "Practice Like A Pro" event. After returning home, Faupusa discussed his time in Chapel Hill and learning from coach Bill Belichick. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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