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North Carolina Football: 3 early 2022 signees who’ll have instant impacts

By Jackson Caudell

Dec 30, 2021; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2021; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /
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North Carolina football had a disappointing 6-7 season in 2021. Who are some instant impact recruits who could help them turn things around?

North Carolina football came into the season ranked in the top 10 and was considered dark horses for the College Football Playoff. Quarterback Sam Howell was going to be a Heisman contender and the Tar Heels would challenge Clemson in the ACC.

None of that materialized and North Carolina finished the season at 6-7 after an embarrassing bowl performance against South Carolina. It is possible that head coach Mack Brown will enter the season on the hot seat.

The good news for Tar Heel fans is that their school is bringing in the top-ranked recruiting class in the ACC. North Carolina is also one of the few schools that signed multiple five-star prospects. This program has stepped up its recruiting under Brown and that has been one of the only consistent things about North Carolina under him.

With Clemson going through a down season and coaching and roster turnover elsewhere in the ACC, there is a chance for North Carolina to take a step forward as a program. This has been one of the more underrated jobs in the country and some are now seeing that this program can recruit at a high level.

Now, the results just have to be seen on the field and they were not in 2021. Look for this team to finally take a step forward next season and to continue to do well on the recruiting trail as well.

Here are the three early signees that will make an instant impact with North Carolina in 2022.

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