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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football.

Chansky’s Notebook: Pro Football School

Drake Maye is one of two dozen Tar Heels playing in the NFL. Maye is getting most of the publicity, thanks to his phenomenal second year with the New England Patriots and a leader for MVP of the NFL. But ten of his teammates at UNC are also in the league this season. Bill Belichick is hoping to develop more players who will be drafted by an NFL team. (Chapelboro.com)

Tight End Jake Johnson To Enter Transfer Portal

UNC tight end Jake Johnson plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens Jan. 2. He will have one season of eligibility remaining. The news comes three days after it was reported that his brother, quarterback Max Johnson, is expected to do the same. This past season, Jake Johnson played 297 snaps with 16 receptions for 144 yards and one touchdown. (TarHeel247)

Tar Heels in NFL: Javonte Williams reaches 1,000 rushing yards; Hampton returns with TD reception

Week 14 of the NFL season began with former UNC running back Javonte Williams surpassing 1,000 yards for the first time in his career and ended with Omarion Hampton scoring at touchdown on his first drive after returning from injured reserve. Sunday was another big day for Tennessee linebacker Cedric Gray in the Titans’ 31–29 victory over Cleveland. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC running back Davion Gause to enter transfer portal

On Friday, the UNC Football had several players enter the transfer portal, including quarterback Max Johnson. Now, another piece of the offense is entering the portal. Running back Davion Gause plans on entering the portal after two seasons with North Carolina. In two seasons, Gause had 762 rushing yards and finished with nine touchdowns. (Tar Heels Wire)

UNC Outside Linebackers Coach Ty Nichols Named To AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute

UNC outside linebackers coach Ty Nichols has been named to the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute, designed to identify and develop premier, future leaders in the football coaching profession. Under Nichols' direction, Melkart Abou Jaoude led the ACC and ranked fifth nationally with 10.5 sacks. (GoHeels.com)

Chargers to activate Omarion Hampton from injured reserve Monday ahead of Eagles game

The Chargers offense will get a boost in the backfield as Los Angeles looks to secure a playoff spot in the final stretch of 2025. Rookie running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of Monday night's home game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Hampton suffered a fractured ankle in Week 5 and was then placed on IR. (NFL.com)

Melkart Abou Jaoude Named Associated Press Second Team All-ACC Football

Following a standout debut season at UNC, junior defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude has been named an Associated Press Second Team All-ACC Selection. Abou Jaoude turned in one of the best seasons by a Tar Heel defensive player in program history, as his 10.5 sacks led the ACC and ranked fifth nationally at the end of the regular season. (GoHeels.com)

THT Newsletter: Tar Heels Handle Hoyas, Women's Basketball Blisters Boston U, Football Transfers

No. 16 UNC Men's Basketball cruised to a 20-point victory over Georgetown, Women’s Basketball fell to No. 2 Texas and blasted Boston U, Tar Heel Football’s transfer list keeps growing, Olivia Thomas and Linda Ullmark are Women’s Soccer All-Americans, Volleyball bows out of the NCAA Tournament, and more in today's newsletter. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Cowboys running back Javonte Williams hits 1,000-yard mark, a career-first

It was a bitter ending to what should've been a sweet night for him and the Dallas Cowboys, but the fact remains that running back Javonte Williams is in prime form. His final season with the Denver Broncos left him wondering if he'd ever get back to the level of dominance he showed not only at North Carolina, but as a rookie in the Mile High City. (Dallas Cowboys)

An in-depth review on Bill Belichick's first season as UNC football's head coach

It felt as if all eyes in the college football world were on UNC in August. For the first time, seemingly in forever, UNC football was the focus. The beginning of the Bill Belichick era brought optimism and hope. A look into a brighter future. A break from the mediocrity the program became accustomed to over recent years. Then, it all came crashing down. (Daily Tar Heel)

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