UNC Football Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football Recruiting.

Bill Belichick the latest to visit elite defensive end Mekai Brown

Greenwich (Conn.) Country Day four-star defensive end Mekai Brown is clearly coveted by college football programs as he’s held court with myriad coaches from numerous schools this month. North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick is awfully familiar with the Northeast, and he was the latest to come out to Connecticut and visit with the blue-chip pass-rusher. (On3.com)

Video: Scouting UNC Football's Transfer Portal Class - Washington, Thurman, Jackson, McRoy, Willie

Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina look at tight ends Jordan Washington and Jelani Thurman, running back Kaleb Jackson, offensive lineman Shaq McRoy, defensive back Ade Willie, and what these transfer portal signees will bring to UNC Football in 2026. (View Video)

THT Newsletter: The Jarin Stevenson Game, Tar Heels headed to Super Bowl

Jarin Stevenson had himself a game in UNC’s upset of Virginia, Drake Maye and three other Tar Heels are heading to the Super Bowl, Carolina Basketball commits Maximo Adams and Kate Harpring are doing big things, Women’s hoops went 2-0 this past week, and the Diamond Heels have a week of spring scrimmages in the books. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

THT Newsletter: UNC Basketball's Bay Area Blues, Dylan Mingo Update, Drake Maye to AFC Championship

Hubert Davis’ seat is heating up as UNC Basketball continued its disappointing defensive run by dropping both games of its California road trip, Dylan Mingo pushes back his commitment date, Drake Maye leads the Patriots to the AFC Championship game, Women’s Basketball sweeps the Sunshine State, Football lands an LSU transfer, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

West Virginia Offensive Line Transfer Brandon Homady Commits To UNC Football

UNC Football added another offensive lineman from the Transfer Portal on Monday, as West Virginia transfer Brandon Homady signed with the Tar Heels. Homady, a 6-foot-3, 298-pound Cleveland native, spent one season with the Mountaineers, appearing in 11 games and seeing most of his action on special teams. He has three seasons of eligibility remaining. (Inside Carolina)

LSU transfer running back Kaleb Jackson commits to UNC Football

LSU transfer running back Kaleb Jackson is committing to UNC Football via the NCAA Transfer Portal. He’s spent the past three seasons in Baton Rouge. Over the course of his time with the Tigers, he’s amassed 82 carries for 331 yards and four touchdowns. Jackson played high school football in Baton Rouge, La., where he was a four-star recruit. (On3.com)

Offensive Lineman Sean Thompkins flips transfer commitment from UNC to LSU

LSU has earned a commitment from Baylor offensive tackle Sean Thompkins to the 2026 roster. It was not long ago that Thompkins announced his commitment to UNC but he never officially signed with the Tar Heels, instead electing to take a visit to Baton Rouge over the weekend. He played 460 snaps all at left tackle for the Bears, and graded out at 47.9. (Geaux247)

Video: IC Podcast - Scouting UNC's Portal Class: Brown, Harvey, McDonald, Hoilette, Seelmann

Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Football's 2026 transfer portal class, focusing on the defensive side of the ball and thoughts on five signees: Florida's Tarvorise Brown, Penn State's Jaylen Harvey, Syracuse's Derek McDonald, and Richmond's Donovan Hoilette and Peyton Seelmann. (View Video)

Video: IC Podcast - Transfer QB Billy Edwards, Jr. Looks to Make Big Impact at UNC

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the journey of Billy Edwards, Jr., the impact the veteran quarterback can make on the UNC football team, the need for a NCAA waiver to compete in his sixth collegiate season, and Bryn Renner's thoughts on what the Tar Heels are getting in Edwards. (View Video)

THT Newsletter: UNC Basketball Survives Wake, 5-Star PG Offered, Football Transfer Portal Update

UNC Basketball’s defensive deficiencies reared their head again in a narrow win over Wake Forest, 5-star PG Beckham Black received a UNC offer, there was major movement in the Football transfer portal, Tyler Hansbrough and Eddie Pope are headed to the NC Sports HOF, and Women’s Basketball had a rough showing against Notre Dame. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

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