Three more UNC football players – true freshman tight end Yasir Smith, former UConn standout Pryce Yates and offensive tackle William Boone — are no longer with the football team, a UNC spokesperson confirmed to The News & Observer on Tuesday night.

UNC Pembroke quarterback Tre Robinson (14) leads the Braves onto the field before a Sept. 20 game against Ferrum in Pembroke. The Braves take on North Greenville on Saturday in Tigerville, S.C. for the Conference Carolinas championship.

With the offseason looming, North Carolina general manager Michael Lombardi gave a preview of recruiting priorities for the Tar Heels

As the season progresses, players across the country are leaving their teams early to enter the transfer portal in search of new opportunities. That trend holds true for North Carolina, where several Tar Heels have left the program in recent weeks.