QB Ryan Browne among UNC players entering the portal, sources say

North Carolina quarterback Ryan browne and defensive linman Beau atkinson They enter the transmission portal, the sources reported on Wednesday ESPN.

Atkinson led Tar Heels with 7.5 bags last season and had 54 UNC equipment in two seasons.

With tar heels in an effort Southern Alabama quarterback Gio LopezBrowne is also leaving.

ESPN Eli Lederman reported on Monday that UNC was Land Lopez, leader, who passed 2,559 yards and 25 landing as a newcomer to a red shirt last fall.

Browne arrived at UNC in December after transfer from PurdueWhere during the 2024 season he went through 532 yards.

UNS offensive tools RiceFormer five -star recruit, also entered the portal. Over the last three seasons he played in 20 games. Zion FergusonThe former three -star defensive back is on the portal, in addition to the linerbacking brothers Cade law and Crew law. But on Wednesday, coach Bill Belichick and Tar Heels landed Linebacker Mikai Gbayorwho had 49 tools for Nebraska Last season. Gbayor was originally transferred to Missouri in December.

Max Olson of ESPN contributed to this report.