Tar Heels' 7 New Captains Take Charge | North Carolina Tar Heel Football News

North Carolina football just unveiled their seven captains for the season — a balanced mix of offense and defense — chosen by the players themselves under head coach Bill Belichick, signaling a major leadership upgrade. The team hits the road immediately for a high-stakes opener against TCU in Dublin, Ireland, the same squad that handed them a tough loss last year. Key leaders include explosive WR Jordan Shipp, defensive anchor Melkart Abou-Jaoude (ACC sack leader), and veteran linebacker Derek McDonald. With the pressure on to turn things around, this captaincy group will be pivotal in setting the tone for what could be a breakout season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/6b502a4b66e4659a