UNC Football Seeking Linebacker Depth

Posted Aug 7, 2026
The linebacker position could present the most uncertainty on the UNC Football roster. "We had like 4% play time returning at that position; literally, almost none," Bill Belichick said. "So, it's been a total makeover." The revamping mostly took place at the top, with Derek McDonald transferring from Syracuse and Peyton Seelmann from Richmond. (TarHeel247)

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