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Bill Belichick praises UNC's revamped tight end room for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:20 PM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Bill Belichick praises UNC's revamped tight end room for 2026 season
Summary

UNC head coach Bill Belichick highlighted significant improvements in the tight end room for the upcoming 2026 season. Following a disappointing 2025, where tight ends produced minimal results, the team added three transfer portal players: Jelani Thurman from Ohio State, Jordan Washington from Texas, and Jaxxon Warren from Colorado State. Belichick noted the infusion of new talent has already improved the unit's performance during spring practices. The coach emphasized the importance of the tight end position in his offense and expressed optimism that production will increase this fall.

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  • •UNC struggled offensively last season, scoring only 34 points in the first two games.
  • •In 2025, the tight end room only accounted for 144 receiving yards combined.
  • •Bill Belichick feels confident in the new talent added to the roster.
  • •Coach Bobby Petrino is also focused on maximizing tight end production.
  • •Washington led the tight ends last season with seven catches for 109 yards.
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UNC significantly lacked production from its 2025 tight end room. That won't be an issue this fall, according to head coach Bill Belichick.

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