There's reportedly still an exit strategy for the eight-time Super Bowl-winning coach if the NFL comes calling at the last minute.

Two-year Washington Huskies standout Thaddeus Dixon is committed to first-year UNC football head coach Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels. The 6-foot-1, 186-pound cornerback revealed his decision to take his talents to Chapel Hill on Saturday afternoon and has one year of eligibility remaining.

Despite extending their bowl streak to six consecutive seasons, the North Carolina Tar Heels experienced more struggle than success during the 2024 college football season. UNC entered the year with first-time starters at several positions,

With one year of eligibility remaining, the seasoned giant entered the transfer portal last week and revealed his commitment to first-year UNC football head coach Bill Belichick and his crew over the weekend.

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Unsurprisingly, Bill Belichick is taking a measured, methodical approach to assembling his inaugural North Carolina and first-ever collegiate coaching staff. He's blending NFL and collegiate experience.