It’s February 2025, but Bill Belichick? Yeah, he’s living in 2028. While most college coaches are still trying to figure out next season’s depth chart, Belichick is out here plotting dynasty moves like he’s playing chess five steps ahead. One minute, folks were questioning if he’d even stick around UNC long-term. The next? He’s making headlines with a move that has the whole football world raising eyebrows after his latest stance. And this ain’t just any move—this one has Patriots ties written all over it.

The biggest bombshell dropped on February 12th. Bill Belichick, the six-time Super Bowl winning HC, just threw an offer for LeGarrette Blount’s son, LeGarrette Blount Jr. Now, if you’re thinking, ‘Oh, that’s solid. A proven college prospect?’ Nope. We’re talking about a kid from the class of 2028. That’s right—a high school freshman. At 5’11”, Blount Jr. is already turning heads at Hamilton High School in Arizona as a versatile RB/DB. And apparently, Belichick sees something in him that made him pull the trigger this early. The craziest part? This is only his second D1 offer—his first came from Marshall just a few weeks ago on January 22nd.

Now, before we break this down, let’s not forget who his dad is. LeGarrette Blount was a certified beast under Belichick in New England from 2013 to 2016, winning two rings and leading the league with 18 rushing TDs in 2016. The man was a key piece in that legendary 28-3 comeback against the Falcons in Super Bowl LI. Oh, and then he turned around and beat Belichick in the Super Bowl the next season with the Eagles. So, yeah, there’s history here.

Now, why’s this such a big deal? Because just a minute ago, folks were side-eyeing Belichick’s commitment to UNC, thinking he might dip back to the NFL the second the right job opened up. But nah, this move says otherwise. This ain’t a short-term rental—Bill’s out here playing the long game. The same guy who built a dynasty in New England is cooking something serious in Chapel Hill. And it ain’t just about snagging one player. It’s about control, influence, setting UNC up for years of dominance, and making an industrial plant.

Bill Belichick: Grooming his son to be the next HC at Chapel Hill?

Think about it—UNC’s got Bill running the show, Steve Belichick handling the defense, and now Brian Belichick is sliding in too. That’s three Belichicks in the same building, and if that doesn’t sound like a long-term takeover, I don’t know what does. When you hear that kind of family business in college football, it’s usually Alabama or Michigan, but nah—Bill’s making UNC the next powerhouse.

And the way he’s doing it? Familiar faces, proven winners. First, he brought in Steve Belichick, fresh off running Washington’s defense. Now, Brian Belichick—who climbed the ladder from New England’s scouting department to safeties coach—is hopping on board. You can’t tell me this ain’t a masterclass in setting up the future. John Talty, from 247 Sports, put it best: “I think this was expected from the moment that Bill was hired. There was a lot of industry speculation that part of his interest in taking the UNC job was to try to set up his son Steve down the line to be a head coach.”

So what’s the endgame here? With all these moves—the family hires, the 2028 recruiting, the full-on dynasty-building—it sure doesn’t look like Bill’s using UNC as a temporary gig. The man’s planting deep roots, securing talent before they can even legally drive, and shaping a coaching staff that mimics the Patriot Way. Bill Belichick clearly grooming his son to be the next head coach of UNC Tar Heels. Does this mean he’ll go back to the NFL? Never say never. But right now, Belichick’s making UNC feel a lot less like a stepping stone and a whole lot more like a kingdom.

And if you’re a recruit, a player, or just a fan sitting on the sidelines, one thing’s clear—Bill Belichick ain’t just here to win games. He’s here to run the game and look after his kid’s career.