Bill Belichick and UNC football will have at least 58 new players on the 2026 roster.
Many of the Tar Heels' most important foundation pieces decided to stick around Chapel Hill, including wide receiver Jordan Shipp and defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude. After posting a 4-8 record in Belichick's debut season as head coach, UNC had 32 players enter the transfer portal and added 19 players via the portal, as of Jan. 28.
The ACC released the Tar Heels' full 2026 schedule on Jan. 26. Breaking down UNC's gains and losses in the transfer portal, here's a look at the five biggest wins and five toughest losses for the Tar Heels in college football's version of free agency.
UNC'S 2026 SCHEDULE: UNC football schedule 2026, ACC teams playing Bill Belichick's Tar Heels
KEY FRESHMEN: Players in UNC football's class who could help Bill Belichick in 2026
UNC football top transfer portal players in 2026
Here are five of the top players added for the Tar Heels.
Peyton Seelmann, LB, Richmond
With Khmori House, Andrew Simpson and Mikai Gbayor no longer on the roster, the Tar Heels needed to add to their linebacker room. Seelmann helps fill the gaps at the position as an all-conference...
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