No team's recruiting January was more closely monitored than Bill Belichick's Tar Heels. In the sprint from his December hire until now, the Heels brought in 10 players, including seven defensive lineman. They flipped Navy commit Trey Giddens and ECU pledge Yasir Smith. The Heels also held onto QB recruit Bryce Baker and flipped RB Joseph Troupe from Temple. (CBS Sports)
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Offensive Lineman Zion Smith Joins UNC's 2026 Football Recruiting Class
Class of 2026 offensive lineman Zion Smith committed to the North Carolina Football program Monday, a little over a week after visiting and picking up.