Bill Belichick making waves in first football recruiting class

Posted Aug 12, 2025
The Tar Heels have a jam-packed 2026 football recruiting class, with 35 commitments in the fold. That class ranks No. 20 nationally, according to the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings. Eight 4-stars headline the class for Bill Belichick. At the top is Jackson (Ala.) wide receiver Keeyun Chapman, a top-20 wideout and the No. 8 player in Alabama. (On3.com)

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