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UNC Courts Top TE: Belichick's Tar Heels Eye 2027 Star
19 Feb
Summary
- Mason Oglesby, a four-star tight end, named UNC among his top six schools.
- Rivals ranks Oglesby as the No. 334 overall player in the 2027 class.
- Oglesby is scheduled to visit Chapel Hill in April.

North Carolina's football program is actively recruiting for the 2027 cycle, with head coach Bill Belichick and general manager Michael Lombardi making strides. A significant development is four-star tight end Mason Oglesby naming the Tar Heels among his top six choices. Oglesby, a highly-touted prospect from New Palestine High School, also included Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Purdue, and USC. He is considered the No. 334 overall player nationally by Rivals and the No. 5 prospect from Indiana. Oglesby has expressed interest in UNC's tight end tradition and the opportunity to play for Belichick. He is set to visit Chapel Hill from April 17-19. Indiana currently leads Oglesby's recruitment, but UNC remains a contender.