Bill Belichick adds third quarterback to UNC roster this offseason after disappointing first year

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Bill Belichick continued to make changes to his 2026 UNC roster after a disappointing start to his collegiate coaching career.

The North Carolina Tar Heels added ex-Western Carolina quarterback Taron Dickens out of the transfer portal, marking the third quarterback UNC has added this offseason, per On3.

The Tar Heels have also added former Wisconsin signal caller Billy Edwards Jr. and ex-Texas A&M quarterback Miles O’Neill.

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Western Carolina Catamounts quarterback Taron Dickens (5) points to a receiver as he rolls out of the pocket during the game between the Chattanooga Mocs and the Western Carolina Catamounts on Nov. 1, 2025 at Finley stadium in Chattanooga, Tennessee. (Charles Mitchell/Icon Sportswire)

Dickens enjoyed a 3,508-yard 2025 season with 38 touchdowns to only two interceptions. And he has thrown for 5,063 yards with 51 touchdowns and five interceptions with a 74% completion rate in his three seasons at Western Carolina.

Now, Dickens joined a crowded quarterbacks room where there surely will be a strong competition this spring to determine who will be Belichick’s starter come Week 1.

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Last season, the Tar Heels went 4-8 under Belichick in a lackluster season that included off-field controversy involving his relationship with girlfriend, Jordon Hudson.

North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Charlotte in