Bill Belichick has made his first huge splash within the switch portal since he took over as the pinnacle coach at North Carolina.
Former South Alabama quarterback Gio Lopez introduced through social media on Thursday that he has dedicated to UNC.
Lopez completed 66% of his passes for two,559 yards, 18 touchdowns and 5 interceptions as a redshirt freshman at South Alabama final season. He made 11 begins and led the Jaguars to a 6-5 document in these video games.
The 6-foot, 220-pound Lopez is a dual-threat quarterback, as he additionally rushed for 465 yards and 7 touchdowns final season.
North Carolina was in want of a quarterback improve after it struggled on the place final season. Max Johnson entered the 12 months as UNC’s starter however suffered a season-ending leg damage within the Tar Heels’ first recreation. Jacolby Criswell was then thrust right into a beginning position and accomplished simply 58.1% of his passes for two,459 yards, 15 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Criswell transferred to East Tennessee State in January.
Johnson had been planning to return to UNC subsequent 12 months, however the addition of Lopez may change his plans. Lopez will enter 2025 as the favourite to start out for the Tar Heels.
