Bill Belichick visits several Massachusetts schools on recruiting trip for UNC

By Conor Ryan Bill Belichick may not call Foxborough home these days.

But the Patriots legend and current head coach of UNC made a return to Massachusetts this week to recruit several promising football players for his program.

Belichick visited at least four schools in the area on Thursday: St.

Sebastians in Needham, Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, Dexter Southfield School in Brookline , and Arlington High School.

Thank you to the legendary @Belichick_B for stopping by Clapboardtree St to visit with our Hawks! @BlaylockAndrew @UNCFootball @Xaverian_Hawks @XBHS pic.twitter.com/QQKtZXvexK Taking to X, St.

Sebs junior Marky Walbridge announced that he received an offer from the Tar Heels as part of Belichicks visit.

Wow! After an incredible visit from Coach Belichick, I am truly blessed to have received an offer from the University of North Carolina!, Walbridge posted.

Walbridge, a 6-foot-6 offensive tackle, is currently tabbed as the No.

3 Massachusetts football player in the Class of 2026 (per 247Sports) with the lineman also receiving offers from Boston College, Duke, Michigan, and several other programs.

Wow! After an incredible visit from Coach Bill Belichick, I am truly blessed to have received an offer from the University of North Carolina! #GoHeels #ChapelBill @UNCFootball @Belichick_B pic.twitter.com/yraYzlGgi8 During his trip to Dexter Southfield, Belichick also met with offensive tackle Lenneil Hall, who 247Sports lists as the top Massachusetts prospect in the 26 class.

Thank you for the visit! Welcome back to New England #goheels @BlaylockAndrew @Belichick_B @CoachCDay @DXSF_FB @UNCFootball pic.twitter.com/3XStm0D16e Belichick also took a photo with Arlington offensive lineman Brady Bekkenhuis, listed as the No.

5 football prospect in 247Sports Massachusetts rankings.

Bekkenhuis already announced his commitment to another ACC school last year, joining Bill OBrien and the Boston College Eagles in August 2024.

In a far-from-shocking development, OBrien and the Eagles have cornered the market on homegrown football talent in the Commonwealth, with five of the top eight Massachusetts prospects on 247Sports committed to BC.

But a coach with Belichicks credentials could make some inroads if he continues to make treks up to New England.

After weeks of rumors regarding Belichick and his potential departure from UNC in hopes of landing another NFL gig, Belichick quieted some of that talk this week by officially signing his contract with the Tar Heels.

UNC released details of Belichicks contract on Thursday, with the former Patriots head coach signed to a five-year deal with the college although only the first three years are guaranteed with $10 million per year in base and supplemental salary.

There is a $10 million buyout in Belichicks contract, with that lofty number dropping to $1 million after June.

Conor Ryan Conor Ryan is a staff writer covering the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, and Red Sox for Boston.com, a role he has held since 2023.

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