UNC’s Abou-Jaoude Eyes NFL in Ireland | North Carolina Tar Heel Football News

College football kicks off with UNC heading to Ireland for their opener against TCU, marking a dramatic rematch from last year. Star defensive end Melkart Abou-Jaoude, a Senior Bowl Top 300 prospect and 2025 Second Team All-ACC honoree with 10.5 sacks, leads the charge on defense. His explosive stretch of eight sacks in three games last season set the stage for another dominant campaign. Joining him could be transfer Donovan Hoilette Jr., a First Team All-Patriot League standout with nine sacks. With Abou-Jaoude’s NFL Draft buzz growing, the Tar Heels’ success this season hinges on his continued elite play on the international stage. 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/d7891343a890e92e