UNC and Bill Belichick dealt a transfer hit on defense that no one saw coming

There were a handful of players from the 2025 roster who were coined as "must keep" guys, a list that isn't very long but featured some key contributors who have eligibility remaining.

Tyler Thompson was one of those guys, as the EDGE rusher is coming off an insane season for the UNC football program.

Unfortunately, North Carolina couldn't find a way to keep him in town, as Hayes Fawcett reported that Thompson plans to enter the transfer portal.