Bill Belichick and the North Carolina staff started February right where they left off on the recruiting trail. On Saturday, the Tar Heels extended an offer to 2026 4-Star defensive end Bryce Perry-Wright.

Perry-Wright, who is out of Buford HS in Georgia, is rated as the No. 4 defensive end in the 2026 class and No. 53 overall. During the 2024 season, he tallied 57 tackles, 13 tackles-for-loss, nine sacks, and 17 quarterback hurries.

On Monday, Perry-Wright took the time to speak with THI about his offer, high school teammate and UNC commit Nicco Maggio, and more.

TTHI: What were your initial thoughts on receiving an offer from UNC?

Perry-Wright: " [I'm] very thankful blessed to be in this position."

THI: How does potentially playing for Bill Belichick, a coach who won six Super Bowl as a head coach, impact your recruitment?

Perry-Wright: "[It] shows he knows what he's doing and showing he's one of the best coaches to ever do it."

THI: Your high school teammate, Nicco Maggio, is committed to UNC. Have you guys had any conversations about North Carolina? If so, what were they like?

Perry-Wright: "Most definitely, just [about] getting up and watching spring ball and looking at the school."

THI: Since starting the recruiting process with UNC, what has the coaching staff told you they like about your game and how you can help the program?

Perry-Wright: "[To] come in and be a baller. They think I can come change the program with my god given ability to the defensive room and they loved my film."