Belichick and the Tar Heels chose pursuing Lopez over former Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who is also in the transfer portal. Following his commitment to North Carolina, Lopez sent out a five-word message to the team and Belichick on social media. "Excited and grateful, go Heels!" the post read.

UNC landed one of the top available QBs on Thursday, so let's look at their portal class so far and what's ahead

The North Carolina Tar Heels added Jarin Stevenson from the transfer portal on Sunday, leaving Alabama after two seasons.