Former South Alabama quarterback Gio Lopez, one of the top passers in the spring transfer portal, has committed to North Carolina, he announced on social media Thursday.

Former South Alabama quarterback Gio Lopez has committed to play the next chapter of his football career with Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels. Lopez offers North Carolina a potential multi-year quarterback option.

North Carolina has made its first major transfer portal addition under new coach Bill Belichick. The Tar Heels are signing f QB Gio Lopez ahead of the 2025 season. Lopez entered the transfer portal on Wednesday after he was the team’s starter in 2024,