UNC Football Recruiting

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Bill Belichick's quarterback shakeup at UNC: FCS record breaker joins Tar Heels

In an effort to revamp UNC's offense, Bill Belichick has landed his third offseason quarterback transfer in Western Carolina's Taron Dickens. An FCS record-breaker for the Catamounts, Dickens joins Maryland's Billy Edwards and Texas A&M's Miles O'Neill at quarterback following a position overhaul and hiring Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator. (CBS Sports)

THT Newsletter: Caleb Wilson Injured, Baseball Sweeps, Malloy Smith Offered, Dylan Mingo To Commit

It was quite the eventful week in UNC Athletics. Caleb Wilson suffered a broken hand, the Diamond Heels swept their season opener, Kenny Smith’s son Malloy Smith received a basketball offer, Carolina Football signed a transfer quarterback, Courtney Banghart secured win No. 400, Softball scored 44(!) runs in 2 games, and Dylan Mingo is set to commit. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

UNC Football Signs Former Western Carolina QB Taron Dickens

Western Carolina transfer QB Taron Dickens has signed with UNC. Last season, Dickens had 3,508 yards, 38 touchdowns, two interceptions and a 74% completion percentage. He added 321 rushing yards and a touchdown. In three seasons of college football, Dickens has 5,063 yards, 51 touchdowns, five interceptions, and a 74% completion percentage. (On3.com)

Newsletter: Trimble's Triple, Banghart's Big Win, Surratt's Super Sunday, Remembering James Spurling

What a week in UNC sports! Seth Trimble became a legend, Women’s Basketball beat State in their house, Chazz Surratt won a Super Bowl, two future Tar Heels were named McDonald’s All-Americans, Coby White is coming home, RJ Davis was honored, we remember the life and legacy of James Spurling, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

380-Pound Offensive Lineman Dujuan Davis Commits To UNC Football

Just days before National Signing Day, UNC Football added a late piece to its 2026 recruiting class, as 3-star offensive lineman Dujuan Davis committed to the Tar Heels and plans to sign Wednesday. Davis, a 6-foot-9, 380-pounder from Clearwater (Fla.) Central Catholic High, received a scholarship offer from UNC on Monday and committed immediately. (Inside Carolina)

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)

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