UNC lands Georgia Tech transfer Nate McCollum

Simply mere hours earlier than North Carolina takes on the No. 15 Oregon Geese within the Vacation Bowl, the Tar Heels acquired some optimistic information relating to the 2023 season.

Georgia Tech switch and vast receiver Nate McCollum dedicated to the Tar Heels after spending three seasons in Atlanta.

McCollum, who handled accidents on the quarterback place and the firing of head coach Geoff Collins, managed to place up stable numbers for the Yellow Jackets in 2022.

In 11 video games, he tallied 60 receptions for 655 yards and three touchdowns, main the crew in all three classes.

The McDonough, Georgia native didn’t play in Georgia Tech’s upset win over the Tar Heels, however he did tally 50 or extra receiving yards in seven video games.

McCollum entered the switch portal on Nov. twenty eighth and likewise visited Cincinnati earlier than making the choice to go to Chapel Hill.

With Kent State switch Devontez Walker committing to North Carolina, the Tar Heel offense has now added two portal pledges to the receiver room, as McCollum is predicted to make an impression out of the slot place.

As All-ACC performer Josh Downs heads to the NFL, the additions of Walker and McCollum together with the expansion of the younger wideouts will as soon as once more assist North Carolina change into one of the crucial dynamic offenses in all of school soccer.

McCollum could have two years of eligibility remaining as he continues his profession within the ACC.