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UNC football places three players on Preseason All-ACC team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:18 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

UNC football places three players on Preseason All-ACC team

Summary

Three players from the University of North Carolina football team have been named to Phil Steele's Preseason All-ACC Team. Defensive end Melkart Abou-Jaoude earned First Team All-ACC honors, while wide receiver Jordan Shipp and defensive back Jaiden Patterson were selected for Third and Fourth Team All-ACC, respectively. The Tar Heels look to improve their performance after finishing 4-8 in 2025, marking a sharp decline from six consecutive bowl appearances. UNC begins its 2026 season against TCU in Dublin, Ireland, on August 29.

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By the Numbers

•Melkart Abou-Jaoude, First Team All-ACC, led the team in tackles for loss and sacks.
•Jordan Shipp was UNC's leading receiver with 60 catches and 671 yards in 2025.
•Jaiden Patterson emerged as a key defensive player with 34 tackles and five pass deflections.
•UNC finished the 2025 season with a 4-8 record, missing out on bowl eligibility.
•The Tar Heels kick off their season against TCU on August 29 in Dublin.

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3:18 PMYahoo Sports — UNC lands three football stars on Preseason All-ACC list

What they're saying

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UNC has to deliver better results on the football field in 2026. Three Tar Heels poised to lead that charge are Preseason All-Americans.
— Yahoo Sports

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