UConn defensive lineman Pryce Yates, who was named the Fenway Bowl Defensive MVP after a standout performance against North Carolina, has transferred to the Tar Heels. This move marks another significant addition to Bill Belichick's first roster at UNC.
The 2024 Fenway Bowl was a disappointing one for the North Carolina Tar Heels, but new head coach Bill Belichick saw some positives. UConn defensive lineman Pryce Yates, who entered the transfer portal after the Huskies' 27-14 victory, signed with the Tar Heels earlier this week to join Belichick's first roster in Chapel Hill. Yates was named the Fenway Bowl Defensive MVP on December 28 after recording six tackles, three tackles for loss, and one sack against North Carolina .
He initially entered the transfer portal in early December but announced his intention to return to UConn on December 21. In three seasons at UConn, Yates totaled 108 tackles, 30 tackles for loss, and 12.5 sacks in 32 games. He was limited to seven games in 2024 due to injury but still made an impact, posting 21 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks. Yates is the 13th player to sign with North Carolina from the transfer portal since the Tar Heels hired Belichick in December, joining other notable additions. It's been an eventful week for Belichick, who found his name circulating in rumors on Wednesday afternoon about potentially taking an NFL head coaching position
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