Another hit for the Tar Heels.
Bill Belichick and UNC lose highest-ranked 2027 commit amid bad start originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Less than three months after committing to Bill Belichick and North Carolina, four-star running back Amir Brown has decommitted from the programs, according to On3.
The Rolesville (N.C.) native was one of the first future commits for Belichick, but had a change of heart after the Tar Heels' 2-3 start. His recruitment is now fully open with over 40 offers on the table.
“I feel like [UNC] is home for me,” Brown told On3 last month. “I value loyalty over everything, so I don’t see myself going anywhere. I’m locked in with UNC right now."
BREAKING: Four-Star RB Amir Brown has Decommitted from North Carolina, he tells me for @rivals
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) October 15, 2025
The 5’11 205 RB from Raleigh, NC had been Committed to the Tar Heels since August
He currently holds a total of 40 Offershttps://t.co/T7PLgs5Mjmpic.twitter.com/9goEMVu9nj
The funk in Chapel Hill has clearly altered Brown's future plans. Rumors have swirled about Belichick’s future with the program, leading many to believe he'll come to a buyout agreement with UNC. However, the legendary coach shot down any speculation saying he's fully committed to the program.
The 5-foot-10, 200-pounder is the No. 333 overall prospect in the 2027 class, according to 247Sports. He also ranks as the nation’s No. 24 running back and No. 13 recruit in North Carolina. Brown had 1,732 yards from scrimmage with 25 total touchdowns over the past two season.
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