Former UNC offensive lineman Harris Barton was a 1986 first-team All-America, two-time first-team All-ACC, the ACC’s Most Outstanding Lineman, winner of the Jim Tatum Award, and will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2021. Perhaps the best pass blocker in UNC history, the Tar Heels also had four 1,000-yard rushers over his career. (Tar Heel Illustrated) Special UNC, Chapel Hill Community Facilitating Football Staff Stability
UNC's football staff stayed almost completely intact. On March 22, it was announced that every UNC assistant coach is now on a three-year contract.