UNC Football Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football Recruiting.

Kicker Rece Verhoff Took the Road Less Traveled in Transferring to UNC

Former Marshall placekicker Rece Verhoff spent three seasons with the Thundering Herd, tallying 37 games played from 2022-2024. The Columbus Grove, Ohio, native converted 38 of 57 field goal attempts, with a career-long of 51 yards in 2024, connected on 105 of 107 point after attempts, and was responsible for 89 touchbacks on 166 kickoff attempts. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Video: THI Podcast - Is UNC Football Too Frugal Or Just Cautious In The Transfer Portal?

With the college football transfer portal underway, some Tar Heel football fans have expressed concern about North Carolina not spending more money on players. So today, the Tar Heel Illustrated crew addresses why Bill Belichick and Michael Lombardi are a big frugal and cautious spending money in the portal. (View Video)

Georgia QB transfer Jaden Rashada to visit UNC on Wednesday

North Carolina just added a transfer portal quarterback in South Alabama's Gio Lopez, but the Tar Heels may not be done revamping their quarterback position. Georgia quarterback transfer Jaden Rashada is set to visit UNC on Wednesday. Rashada is the No. 1 available quarterback in the 247Sports transfer rankings. He recently visited Western Kentucky. (CBS Sports)

Michigan Transfer Running Back Benjamin Hall Commits To UNC Football

Michigan running back transfer Benjamin Hall committed to UNC on Monday. Hall, a 5-foot-11, 235-pounder, has three seasons remaining. He red-shirted in 2023 after playing in three games, including starting the ReliaQuest Bowl vs. Alabama. He appeared in six games last season, rushing 29 times for 72 yards and catching three passes for 12 yards. (Inside Carolina)

Maryland DL transfer Lavon Johnson signs with Texas hours after signing with North Carolina

On Friday, Maryland transfer defensive lineman Lavon Johnson signed a contract with North Carolina. However, later in the day, Johnson signed with Texas instead, per On3’s Pete Nakos. Johnson spent two seasons at Maryland. In the 2024 campaign, he tallied 14 tackles. In his true freshman season, he recorded five tackles. (On3.com)

Texas football lands DL Lavon Johnson despite commitment to Bill Belichick, UNC earlier in day

Texas football bolstered its trenches on Friday, landing a commitment from Maryland defensive lineman Lavon Johnson out of the transfer portal. Johnson committed to North Carolina and Bill Belichick earlier Friday before Texas convinced him to choose Austin instead. Johnson recorded 19 total tackles and one sack over his first two college seasons. (Austin American-Statesman)

Defensive Tackle Jimmy Phrisco Alo-Suliafu Commits To UNC Football

Following his official visit to UNC last weekend, 3-star defensive tackle Jimmy Phrisco Alo-Suliafu has committed to North Carolina. Alo-Suliafu, a native of Katy, TX, received an offer from the Tar Heels on February 12, and is rated as the No. 46 defensive tackle in the class of 2026. He chose UNC over the likes of Michigan, Texas A&M, and Arizona State. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Maryland Defensive Line Transfer Lavon Johnson Signs With UNC Football

UNC Football added to its defensive line on Friday as former Maryland defensive tackle transfer Lavon Johnson signed with the Tar Heels. Johnson, a 6-foot-2, 311-pound Allentown, Pa. native, entered the transfer portal Wednesday with two seasons of eligibility. Johnson was expected to play a significant role for the Terrapins this coming season. (Inside Carolina)

Quarterback Champ Smith Discusses Recruitment, UNC Visit

North Carolina is a familiar state for 2027 3-star Florida QB Champ Smith. Smith's mother attended undergrad and law school at UNC, while his father played football at Duke. As his recruitment has heated up in recent months, he's found himself in Chapel Hill on multiple occasions. Smith talked about his his time in Chapel Hill and his recruitment. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Who is Gio Lopez? Meet Bill Belichick's new quarterback at North Carolina

Bill Belichick and North Carolina had no interest in Nico Iamaleava. That's because UNC was going after Gio Lopez. The former South Alabama quarterback takes a big step up with the news Thursday that he's going to become the latest Tar Heels acquisition for the second-winningest coach in NFL history. Here's everything you need to know about Lopez: (Sporting News)

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