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Bill Belichick leads UNC in retaining four FBS starters as the transfer portal sees 1,900 entries, highlighting his recruiting edge.
Bill Belichick’s UNC football program secured four returning starters after more than 1,900 FBS players entered the transfer portal, underscoring his ability to retain talent amid a busy market.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Players retained | 4 |
| Portal entries (FBS) | ~1,900 |
| Top‑100 addition | 1 (Khmori House) |
| Transfer window | Dec 9 – Dec 28 |
UNC led the field with four players who withdrew their names from the portal, all of whom started at least seven games in 2024: left guard Aidan Banfield, center Austin Blaske, receiver Kobe Paysour and linebacker Amare Campbell [2]. Their continued presence gives UNC depth at key positions heading into the next season.
Belichick also added a top‑100 transfer, linebacker Khmori House, who logged 35 tackles, an interception, a forced fumble and four pass breakups as a true freshman at Washington [2]. House’s arrival adds a high‑impact defender to an already deep linebacker group that includes recent transfer Peyton Seelmann, praised by Belichick as a “throwback” player [1].
The portal saw 1,900 FBS players submit names by Dec 28, with over 650 already finding new schools [2]. The SEC contributed the most entries (261), followed by the Big Ten (249) and Big 12 (232) [2]. Programs with recent coaching changes, such as Charlotte and Marshall, accounted for many departures, while UNC’s stability helped it retain talent.
Belichick’s dual success in keeping starters and attracting a top‑100 transfer highlights his recruiting influence, but the broader impact of the portal’s continued activity on ACC competitiveness remains to be seen.
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