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South Carolina Transfer Joins UNC Football Program After Visit

UNC football head coach Bill Belichick and his crew sealed the deal with talented tight end Connor Cox.

Matt Giles

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The 2025 UNC football roster is beginning to take shape. And it's been only a week since Bill Belichick's introductory press conference as the Tar Heels' 35th head coach in history.

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On Wednesday, after calling off his trip to NC State to instead check out the UNC football program in person via an official visit this week, South Carolina sophomore tight end Connor Cox announced his commitment to Belichick & Co.

He became the third of now-four transfer additions in Chapel Hill this cycle.

Cox, a 6-foot-6, 251-pound promising talent with three years of eligibility remaining, entered the transfer portal on Dec. 9 and chose UNC as his next destination after also touring Michigan State and Kansas.

As a prep at The Bolles School (Fla.), Connor Cox ranked No. 717 overall, No. 33 among tight ends, and No. 113 in Florida on the 247Sports 2023 Composite. Now, despite seeing action in only nine games between two years as a Gamecock and reeling in one reception (a nine-yard touchdown), the three-star transfer appears at No. 382 overall and No. 15 at his position among players who have entered the portal.

Belichick's quick successes in Chapel Hill include getting signatures from the program's two composite 2025 four-star recruits, convincing four 2024 Tar Heels to remove their names from the portal, and snagging four commitments from the portal.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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