Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels are firmly in the mix for one of the top running backs in the 2027 class.
UNC head coach Bill Belichick and his staff have been on a hot streak in the 2027 recruiting cycle as they continue to emerge as serious contenders for some of the nation’s top prospects. Over the past few weeks, several of UNC’s 2027 targets have named the Tar Heels as a finalist in their recruitment, including a four-star running back from Massachusetts, who recently included North Carolina in his top eight.
on X that Isaiah Rogers, a four-star running back from Springfield Central High School in Springfield, Massachusetts, had named UNC as one of his top eight schools, along with Georgia, Indiana, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Penn State, UCLA, and Virginia Tech.⁰⁰The 5’11 210 RB from Springfield, MA is ranked as the No. 4 RB in the 2027 Rivals300⁰⁰Where Should He Go?⁰⁰but Belichick and his staff have worked quickly to establish the Tar Heels as a serious contender in his recruitment. Rogers is one of the top running backs in the country and is coming off a strong junior season at Springfield Central, where, according to, he rushed for 986 yards and 14 touchdowns on 126 carries while adding 373 yards and three more scores as a receiver. Oct 31, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Demon June gives a stiff arm to Syracuse Orange defensive back Braheem Long Jr. while scoring a touchdown in the third quarter at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images | Mark Konezny-Imagn Images Bringing in a talented running back is a priority for the Tar Heels in the 2027 cycle, and Rogers would be a massive addition to UNC’s class.list him as the No. 114 overall player nationally, the No. 7 running back, and the No. 2 prospect in Massachusetts. Rogers is the fourth 2027 prospect to name UNC as a finalist in his recruitment over the past week, joining four-star tight end Oct 28, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a North Carolina Tar Heels helmet on the field before a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images While it’s far from a guarantee that the Tar Heels will land any of those prospects, it’s clear that Belichick and company are making some serious noise in the 2027 cycle. Rogers hasn’t scheduled any official visits for the spring or summer, and there’s currently no timeline for his decision. As of now,gives Penn State the best chance to land the four-star running back, but UNC should still have plenty of time to make up ground in his recruitment. If the Tar Heels can continue making progress with Rogers in the coming months and get him to Chapel Hill for a visit, UNC should be well-positioned to land one of the top running backs in the 2027 class. Never again miss one major story related to your beloved Tar Heels when you sign up for our 100% FREE newsletter that comes straight to your email with the latest news.Max Dorsey serves as the Western United States College Recruiting Beat Writer On SI. He graduated from the prestigious Syracuse University – S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Before that, he worked for the Pro Football Network and was part of the recruiting department for Syracuse University's football program.
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