“ We spent a lot of time in that free agency space over the course of our careers in the NFL. So the biggest difference in college is just the volume. There are just so many players. The college portal is in the 1,000s,” Bill Belichick said, about the transfer portal. The Tar Heels have added over 40 new players through the spring transfer portal, and 70 players who weren’t part of the team last year. With several departures from 2024 and so many new faces, it’s pretty tough to recognize this roster.

Belichick has stressed that everyone must earn their spot on the team. “We’ll give everybody an opportunity to compete,” he said. “The first portal, we’re just trying to find guys to fill the team. Second portal, we’re looking for good football players. Any player who wanted to come in

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