UNC football will end the 2023 season against West Virginia at the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, but the Tar Heels have already had some changes within the program.

The transfer portal opened Dec. 4 for most players, while graduate transfers and those affected by coaching changes were allowed to enter immediately. There’s been movement for UNC before the team closes the book on 2023 in Charlotte.

We’ll update this story throughout the offseason as players make their decisions in college football’s version of free agency. The first transfer window lasts 30 days. The second window is open for 15 days in late April.

Here’s who’s coming and going for the Tar Heels.

UNC football players entering transfer portal 

Here’s a look at the UNC football players entering the transfer portal.

Running back, defensive back DJ Jones

Jones, a Fayetteville native, will spend his graduate transfer year somewhere else. Jones started his UNC career as a running back before transitioning to defense ahead of the 2023 season. He had 15 tackles this season. In three seasons on offense, Jones had four touchdowns and accounted for 599 yards.

Defensive back Tayon Holloway

A redshirt freshman cornerback, Holloway played in 10 games this season. He had 19 tackles.

Linebacker Sebastian Cheeks

The redshirt freshman made eight appearances this season.

Tight end Kamari Morales 

Morales had 53 catches for 578 yards and nine touchdowns in the last two seasons, but was behind John Copenhaver and Bryson Nesbit on the depth chart this year.

Running back George Pettaway

The sophomore couldn’t top Omarion Hampton, British Brooks or Caleb Hood in the backfield. Pettaway redshirted after one game  this season.

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