Late Offer, Big Win for Amare

A four-star receiver from Bluffton, South Carolina, Amare Patterson shocked everyone by choosing North Carolina late in the recruiting cycle — despite offers from Florida, Georgia, LSU, and South Carolina. The breakthrough came thanks to a former teammate already on the team, who helped open doors and convinced Patterson to take an official visit to Chapel Hill instead of LSU. During that visit, he felt instantly welcomed — players treated him like family, creating a brotherhood that stuck. Post-visit, they kept in touch, adding him to group chats to reinforce that sense of belonging. The biggest draw? Coach Bill Belichick — Patterson saw him as a proven winner building a winning culture, and Belichick’s intensity impressed him. Ultimately, it was the combination of brotherhood, coaching, and homegrown vibes that sealed the deal — and it’s shaping up to be a solid foundation for Patterson’s college career. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6e4f6d44a704bfe4