The North Carolina Tar Heels lost four players in the NFL Draft process, and although none were selected in the three-day event, they signed with teams as undrafted free agents. While head coach Bill Belichick and General Manager Michael Lombardi have prepared for these departures with significant additions in the recruiting pool and transfer portal, those NFL departures do leave noticeable voids on the Tar Heels' roster. That said, here are two freshmen who will need to step up in 2026. Travis Burgess Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; TV analyst Bill Belichick watches the Miami Hurricanes play the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images North Carolina's quarterback situation is in flux right now, as Burgess is competing with Billy Edwards Jr., Au'Tori Newkirk, and Miles O'Neill for the Week 1 starter.…