A Look at UNC Football's Defensive Additions in the Spring Transfer Portal

Posted May 18, 2025
Bill Belichick and the UNC Football coaching staff have revamped the roster through the transfer portal, adding 20 players this spring, including nine on defense. Eight defensive players come from the Power Four ranks, and all nine from the FBS level. UNC's spring portal pledges on defense have combined for 99 career games, 2,549 snaps, and 246 tackles. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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