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Video: Carolina Insider - UNC Football Transfer Portal Departures, New Coaching Staff, Ireland Game

Jones Angell of the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas from GoHeels.com discuss the latest in UNC Football, including the large number of departures to the transfer portal, the new Carolina football staff's change in approach, UNC Football's 2026 kickoff game in Ireland, and more. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: Quiet Runner

Hollywood Hampton, here he comes. The Tar Heels’ all-star running back went almost exactly where the prognosticators had predicted. Omarion Hampton is going to Los Angeles to play for the Chargers under run-oriented head coach Jim Harbaugh. He was the second of two running backs selected in the first round after Ashton Jeanty of Boise State. (Chapelboro.com)

Alijah Huzzie Pre-NFL Draft Interview: Versatile & Experienced

Former UNC cornerback Alijah Huzzie is a versatile and experienced defender in the 2025 NFL Draft. Huzzie recorded 16 interceptions and 30 pass breakups in college. His ability to disrupt the catch has been well documented, and he discussed his recovery from a knee injury suffered at the East-West Shrine Bowl, playing multiple positions, and more.

Omarion Hampton Drafted by the Chargers in First Round of NFL Draft

For the second consecutive year, the University of North Carolina has produced a first round draft pick, as running back Omarion Hampton was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 22nd pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. During his junior campaign in 2024, Hampton rushed for a career-high 1,660 yards and 15 touchdowns on 281 attempts. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Why Omarion Hampton is Fired Up To Join the Los Angeles Chargers

Omarion Hampton could hardly put into words the feeling on Thursday night. But the North Carolina product couldn't be more excited to make the cross-country move to the West Coast. "It just feels unreal right now, just thinking about everything," Hampton said. "I'm just really excited." He later added: "You can't get better than L.A." (Los Angeles Chargers)

Omarion Hampton Selected by Los Angeles Chargers in First Round of NFL Draft

Running back Omarion Hampton's decision to remain on board at North Carolina last offseason rewarded the Tar Heels with another All-America season of monster production, all at a significant bargain in this age of NIL. And on Thursday night, the Los Angeles Chargers made him a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 22 overall selection. (Inside Carolina)

Diving Into UNC's History with First Round NFL Picks

Here’s a look at North Carolina’s first-round NFL Draft picks, which dates back to 1965: Nine of the Tar Heels' first-round picks have gone on to become Pro Bowl selections. Four first-round picks out of UNC became Super Bowl Champions (Lawrence Taylor, Harris Barton, Hakeem Nicks, Sylvester Williams). They have combined for seven Super Bowls. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

UNC Football 2025 NFL Draft Overview

The 2025 NFL Draft gets underway on Thursday evening in Green Bay, Wis. with the first 32 picks. Rounds two and three take place Friday, with the draft concluding on Saturday afternoon with rounds 4-7. North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton is trending in the first round in recent mock drafts, appearing as high as No. 12 to the Dallas Cowboys. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Video: UNC DB Alijah Huzzie 2025 Pre-NFL Draft Tape

Former UNC defensive back and NFL Draft hopeful Alijah Huzzie proved to be a big play waiting to happen as he patrolled the defensive backfield and returned punts for the Tar Heels. Huzzie finished his career at Carolina with 3 picks and allowed only 22 catches on 48 targets during the 2024 season. (View Video)

Omarion Hampton Leads UNC’s 2025 NFL Draft Prospects

Last April, when UNC quarterback Drake Maye became the No. 3 overall selection in the NFL Draft, the American television audience consisted of more than 12 million people. This year, two-time All-American UNC running back Omarion Hampton will experience a similarly bright spotlight when he hears his name called, possibly as another first-round pick. (Chapelboro.com)

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