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Video: IC Football Recruiting Podcast - Transfer Portal Closed, What's Next for UNC?

With the transfer portal closed for college football, what's next for UNC football recruiting as the coaching staff continues to fill roster spots? Inside Carolina's Don Callahan and Tommy Ashley take listener questions regarding the Tar Heels' areas of need, scholarship numbers, in-state high-school recruiting, and more. (View Video)

UNC Athletics Gathers To Celebrate 2025 RAMMYs

Following a year of excellence in athletics and in the classroom, UNC student-athletes dressed to impress and came together to celebrate championships and outstanding feats at the 2025 RAMMY Awards on Monday night. Members from all 28 of UNC's varsity teams strutted across the Carolina Blue carpet into Memorial Hall at the heart of campus. (GoHeels.com)

5 Things to Know About New Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Sam Howell

Sam Howell holds a number of UNC records, including career passing yards (10,283) and touchdowns (92), the single-season mark for passing TDs (38) and single-game tallies for yards (550) and TDs (6). Drake Maye, the No. 3 overall pick in 2024, eclipsed Howell in single-season passing yardage. Howell had 5-plus passing TDs three times at UNC. (Minnesota Vikings)

Omarion Hampton Elated For 'Dream Come True' With LA Chargers

Former UNC running back Omarion Hampton held his introductory press conference Friday after being drafted 22nd overall by the Los Angeles Chargers. He was the second running back selected in the first round, behind Boise State's Ashton Jeanty. Hampton became UNC's highest-drafted running back since Ethan Horton, who went No. 15 in 1985. (Inside Carolina)

Patriots' 2025 draft class shows commitment to QB Drake Maye

When the New England Patriots selected running back TreVeyon Henderson in the second round of the NFL Draft, it highlighted their significant draft investment around quarterback Drake Maye. That includes LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell (first round), Washington State receiver Kyle Williams (third round), and Georgia center Jared Wilson (third round). (ESPN.com)

Video: Bill Belichick on a life in football

Former NFL coach Bill Belichick is second in all-time victories, and holds a record six Super Bowl wins as coach of the New England Patriots. He discusses with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil his father's advice about a coaching career, the talents of Tom Brady, and his new book, "The Art of Winning: Lessons from My Life in Football." (View Video)

Houston Texans sign former UNC cornerback Alijah Huzzie to reported 3-year, $2.675 million deal

The Houston Texans have signed five players to undrafted deals. North Carolina defensive back Alijah Huzzie is a 5-foot-10, 193-pound cornerback. He was graded as one of the top five nickels in the draft by several teams before tearing his ACL in the East-West Shrine Bowl practice. Huzzie signed a 3-year, $2.675 million deal, per a source. (Click2Houston)

UNC Football Post-NFL Draft Free Agent Tracker

Offensive lineman Willie Lampkin (Los Angeles Rams), tight end Bryson Nesbit (Minnesota Vikings), defensive back Alijah Huzzie (Houston Texans), linebacker Powell Echols, wide receiver J.J. Jones (Jacksonville Jaguars), and tight end John Copenhaver (Jacksonville Jaguars) of UNC have agreed to undrafted free-agent contracts with NFL teams. (Inside Carolina)

Why Omarion Hampton Was the 'Unanimous' Pick for the Los Angeles Chargers in Round 1

The Los Angeles Chargers didn't hesitate when they called in the pick for Omarion Hampton. In fact, General Manager Joe Hortiz called it a "unanimous" decision to take the former North Carolina running back in Round 1. Head Coach Jim Harbaugh concurred: "This was not something that was ever split." So, why was Hampton the pick at No. 22? (Los Angeles Chargers)

Former Tar Heel Quarterback Sam Howell traded to the Minnesota Vikings

On the final day of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings agreed to a trade that brings former North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell to Minnesota. Entering his fourth season in the NFL, Howell is set to compete for his third team. Howell saw limited action in his lone season with Seattle, appearing in two games. He completed five of 14 passes. (Keeping It Heel)

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