Bill Belichick hires son Stephen at North Carolina as Tar Heel takeover continues

Bill Belichick has added a familiar name to a critical position on his North Carolina coaching staff, his son Stephen Belichick, as his defensive coordinator. 

The younger Belichick is currently Washington's defensive coordinator and will make the move to Chapel Hill after the Huskies' bowl game against Louisville on December 31. 

The 72-year-old Belichick made the shocking move to college football earlier this month and will coach not in the NFL for the first time in his career. 

Stephen worked under his father for 11 seasons with the New England Patriots, serving in four different roles on his dad's defensive staff. 

After Bill was let go by the Patriots, Stephen also moved on and began his single season in Washington. 

There appears to be no agreement in place for Stephen to takeover as the Tar Heels head coach down the line when Bill retires or leaves the school as part of any contract. 

It is unknown if Brian Belichick, Stephen's younger brother, will join them in Chapel Hill as well. 

Brian has been the safeties coach for the Patriots since 2020 and stayed on staff after his father and older brother went elsewhere.

In his first season in charge of a defense, Stephen improved Washington's defense from 99th in the FBS to No 26 in total defense.

Bill Belichick is an eight-time Super Bowl winner, lifting his first two Lombardi Trophies as the defensive coordinator of the New York Giants. 

Then the eldest Belichick won six Super Bowls as a head coach for the Patriots during his 24-year run.