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Heel Tough Blog: 2027 Official Visit Schedules- IOL
Official visits are set to resume for the 2027 class at the end of month, as the Tar Heels look to convince some important targets that they should be a part of what will be a smaller class this year for the program after the massive class the group brought in last cycle. To get you prepared, we’re taking a look at the prospects that have scheduled official visits with the program by position groups and updating you on where their recruitments stand heading into the month. To

Anthony Pagnotta
May 195 min read


Heel Tough Blog: 2027 Official Visit Schedules- OT
Official visits are set to resume for the 2027 class at the end of month, as the Tar Heels look to convince some important targets that they should be a part of what will be a smaller class this year for the program after the massive class the group brought in last cycle. To get you prepared, we’re taking a look at the prospects that have scheduled official visits with the program by position groups and updating you on where their recruitments stand heading into the month. To

Anthony Pagnotta
May 173 min read


Heel Tough Blog: 2027 Official Visit Schedules- TE
Official visits are set to resume for the 2027 class at the end of month, as the Tar Heels look to convince some important targets that they should be a part of what will be a smaller class this year for the program after the massive class the group brought in last cycle. To get you prepared, we’re taking a look at the prospects that have scheduled official visits with the program by position groups and updating you on where their recruitments stand heading into the month. To

Anthony Pagnotta
May 161 min read


Heel Tough Blog: Tar Heels Land 2027 3✮ CB
@treyj.iii- Instagram The Tar Heel staff received some exciting news on Friday afternoon, landing a target in the 2027 class that has yet to even visit campus. As first reported by Sam Spiegelman of Rivals, the Tar Heels have picked up a commitment from 2027 3✮ cornerback Trey Johnson. His announcement comes a couple of days after he reportedly committed to cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins on Wednesday during an official visit according to Inside Carolina. He committed to the

Anthony Pagnotta
May 152 min read


Heel Tough Blog: Tar Heels Set to Honor 100th Anniversary of Kenan Stadium
Nicholas Faulkner- Getty Images 2026 is a special season for Tar Heel football as it is the 100th anniversary of their home stadium. On Wednesday evening, the Tar Heels announced how they will be honoring that this season in a variety of different ways. A logo for the 100th anniversary was debuted earlier today and, according to a release from the program, will be available on merchandise and other commemorative items. This is a really nice touch from the program and will cer

Anthony Pagnotta
May 132 min read


Heel Tough Blog: 2027 Official Visit Schedules- RB
Official visits are set to resume for the 2027 class at the end of month, as the Tar Heels look to convince some important targets that they should be a part of what will be a smaller class this year for the program after the massive class the group brought in last cycle. To get you prepared, we’re taking a look at the prospects that have scheduled official visits with the program by position groups and updating you on where their recruitments stand heading into the month. To

Anthony Pagnotta
May 112 min read


Heel Tough Blog: 2027 Official Visit Schedules- QB
Official visits are set to resume for the 2027 class at the end of month, as the Tar Heels look to convince some important targets that they should be a part of what will be a smaller class this year for the program after the massive class the group brought in last cycle. To get you prepared, we’re taking a look at the prospects that have scheduled official visits with the program by position groups and updating you on where their recruitments are at. We’ll start with the fou

Anthony Pagnotta
May 102 min read


Heel Tough Blog: Tar Heels Showing Interest in Stetson OL Transfer
@247SportsPortal- Twitter The Tar Heels might be through spring ball, but they are continuing to keep their eyes open for help along the offensive line. After missing on Mercer offensive line transfer Jamari Freeman last month, the Tar Heels are expressing interest in another FCS transfer along the offensive line. According to Pete Nakos of On3 Sports, the Tar Heels are one of the teams that has expressed interest in Stetson transfer offensive lineman Vincent Chen. Chen, who

Anthony Pagnotta
May 81 min read


Heel Tough Blog: Names to Know Exiting Spring Ball
@milesoneilll- Instagram We are now a couple of weeks from the close of spring ball for the Tar Heels and the attention is turning towards the summer, where the team will add a few more players to the roster as they head into the player-led practice period. As we approach that stage of the offseason, here is a look at some under-the-radar names to know around Tar Heel before we get to fall camp. Peyton Seelmann Heading into spring, there were some questions about Seelmann mak

Anthony Pagnotta
May 73 min read


Heel Tough Blog: Tar Heels Drop The Ball With No Spring Game
UNC Athletics The Tar Heels reportedly took some steps on the field this spring, but the staff and athletic department made a major mistake off of it. The team held its final scrimmage to close out spring ball on Friday night, but did so in front of an empty Kenan Stadium. This was certainly a choice from whoever made this decision, especially with where the program is at after just one season under Belichick. Last year’s ‘Practice Like a Pro’ event was frustrating from both

Anthony Pagnotta
Apr 282 min read


Heel Tough Blog: Four Tar Heels Sign UDFA Deals
The 2026 NFL Draft came and went without a single Tar Heel hearing his name called for the first time since 2016. Despite that being the case, there were four players who signed with teams as undrafted free agents on Saturday that will look to make NFL rosters this summer. Here’s a look at where those four landed and who has the best chance of making their respective roster. CB Thaddeus Dixon- New York Giants @b0ssmanboomin- Instagram Dixon was the first Tar Heel picked up fo

Anthony Pagnotta
Apr 262 min read


Heel Tough Blog: 2026 Tar Heel NFL Draft Rankings- Pre-Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft will commence in Pittsburgh on Thursday night as thousands of NFL hopefuls wait to hear if their name will be called over the course of the three day event. Amongst those waiting to hear their names are a handful of Tar Heels who worked out for NFL scouts in the team’s pro day late last month. Here’s a look at where these prospects stand in the latest mock drafts heading into the draft. CB Thaddeus Dixon David Jensen- Getty Images Jordan Reid (ESPN): Round

Anthony Pagnotta
Apr 232 min read


Heel Tough Blog: 4✮ TE Target Kicks Off Official Visits for 2027 Class
@Mason_Oglesby11- Twitter The Tar Heels are preparing for a big summer in terms of official visits for the 2027 class, but they hosted their first official visitor over the weekend in the form of one of the top tight ends in this class. 2027 4✮ TE Mason Oglesby was on campus over the weekend for the second official visit on his growing official visit list. He officially visited Purdue last week and is also expected to take trips to Indiana (April 24th), Kansas (May 1st), USC

Anthony Pagnotta
Apr 211 min read


Heel Tough Blog: Tar Heels Assistant Coach Officially Tabbed as Team's TE Coach
@UNCFootball- Twitter The Tar Heels have been looking to make a hire at tight end coach after the firing of offensive coordinator/tight ends coach Freddie Kitchens earlier this summer. It appears that as of Sunday, the team has found a replacement for this job in the form of a guy that has been with the program since 2022. As first reported by Inside Carolina, offensive assistant Caleb Pickrell, who has been coaching the tight ends so far in spring practice, is officially lis

Anthony Pagnotta
Apr 191 min read


Heel Tough Blog: Tar Heels Preparing to Host Mercer Transfer OL
@_officialjamari- Instagram The Tar Heels may be in the midst of spring practice but they may not be done with adding to the offensive line for this upcoming season. As first reported by Chris Hummer of 247Sports and CBS Sports, the Tar Heels are expected to host Mercer transfer interior offensive line transfer Jamari Freeman sometime next week for a visit. This will follow the visit that he took Mississippi State today and the one that he will take to Auburn this weekend. Ne

Anthony Pagnotta
Apr 171 min read


Heel Tough Blog: Tar Heels Make Another Late Addition to OL
@ c.al varez__- Instagram The Tar Heels may be in the middle of spring practice, but the team has just added another offensive lineman who will be a part of the roster in 2026. As he announced via social media earlier this afternoon, 2026 3✮ IOL Cristian Alvarez has committed to UNC to participate in both football and wrestling. Alvarez had previously been committed to UMass, but flipped and signed with Delaware during the early signing window back in December. Back in late F

Anthony Pagnotta
Apr 22 min read


Heel Tough Blog: Tar Heels Lose Commitment From Top Prospect in 2027 Class
@quisbryant- Instagram For the second time in the 2027 recruiting class, the Tar Heels have lost their top commitment in the class to decommitment. As first reported by Hayes Fawcett of Rivals, 2027 4✮ safety Marquis Bryant has decommitted from the Tar Heels following a visit earlier in the week to Tennessee as part of his spring visit schedule. He had been committed to UNC since December 16th. Bryant's decommitment is a significant one, considering he is one of the top-rated

Anthony Pagnotta
Apr 11 min read


Heel Tough Blog: Underclassmen Who Could Shine in Spring Practice
@itztreyblue- Instagram The Tar Heels opened spring practice last week as they look to put together a better second season under the direction of head coach Bill Belichick. In order to do that, the team will need some young guys to step up and shine starting here in spring practice. Let’s take a look at some underclassmen that could shine over the next few weeks. Jaylen Harvey Harvey is one of the transfers that Tar Heel fans were most excited about this offseason and for goo

Anthony Pagnotta
Mar 313 min read


Heel Tough Blog: 2027 RB Commits to UNC During Visit
@shotzbyab- Instagram The Tar Heels picked up two commitments on Saturday within minutes of each other. The second of the two came in the form of one of the team’s top running back targets in the middle of his visit to Chapel Hill on Saturday. As first reported by Inside Carolina, the Tar Heels landed a commitment from 2027 unranked running back Isaiah Stephens during his unofficial visit to campus to watch a Tar Heel spring practice session. He chooses the Tar Heels over Ole

Anthony Pagnotta
Mar 282 min read


Heel Tough Blog: Tar Heels Land 2027 3✮ LB
@tasheem.butler- Instagram The Tar Heels picked up two commitments on Saturday within minutes of each other. The first of the two came in the form of a recent offer at the linebacker position following his visit to Chapel Hill yesterday. As first reported by Inside Carolina, the Tar Heels have picked up a commitment from 2027 3✮ LB Tasheem Butler after he was on campus yesterday afternoon. He commits to the Tar Heels over Syracuse, Pittsburgh and Appalachian State amongst oth

Anthony Pagnotta
Mar 282 min read
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