Overview
- Belichick has declared that every roster spot and every snap must be won through competition, rejecting any sense of entitlement.
- He pointed to his NFL tenure, noting how free agents and low-round draft picks rose to starting roles under his meritocratic system.
- North Carolina secured four-star running back Amir Brown over offers from Texas and Notre Dame for the 2027 class.
- UNC’s incoming transfer group ranks eighth nationally while its 2026 cycle stands 19th in On3’s recruiting rankings under his leadership.
- With a September 1 opener against TCU, Belichick faces intense pressure to boost UNC’s ACC record and position the Tar Heels for a College Football Playoff run.