UNC has now earned commitments from 13 different players since Belichick took the reins of the program in mid-December.

Even with a deal in place, North Carolina was aware that Belichick could spurn their deal and return to the NFL. In the event that happened, they placed a $10 million buyout clause in his contract, but with teams in the NFL reportedly reaching out to Belichick, the Tar Heels are worried that figure won't keep teams away from him.

As college football's 2025 transfer portal cycle works through January, the winter window is in the books with North Carolina front and center among 247Sports' five burning questions. The Tar Heels entered Tuesday at No.