According to sources, North Carolina canceled a scheduled visit with Georgia transfer Jaden Rashada just one day before he was slated to come to Chapel Hill.
The visit had been confirmed on Easter Sunday after the Tar Heels signed former South Alabama quarterback Gio Lopez on April 17, but UNC finally decided not to go after another transfer quarterback, at least for the time being.
Jaden Rashada’s North Carolina Scheduled Visit Falls Through
The decision comes amid an entire overhaul in the Tar Heels’ quarterback room. Four scholarship quarterbacks left this offseason, including Ryan Browne earlier this week. Browne had previously transferred in from Purdue.
Georgia transfer QB Jaden Rashada is no longer visiting North Carolina, a source tells @JTalty and I for @247Sports/@CBSSports. https://t.co/xyz6koqVyh https://t.co/flpSnnWZPw
— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) April 22, 2025
Rashada’s college career has been marked by several significant moves:
- Initial Commitment to Florida: Rashada originally signed with the Florida Gators in December 2022. However, he was released from his National Letter of Intent after a reported $13 million NIL deal with the Gator Collective fell through.
- Transfer to Arizona State: Following his release, Rashada committed to Arizona State University. He started the first two games of the 2023 season but missed nine games due to a knee injury.
- Move to Georgia: In April 2024, Rashada transferred to the University of Georgia. He did not see playing time during the 2024 season, serving as a backup behind quarterbacks Carson Beck and Gunner Stockton.
- Re-entry into the Transfer Portal: After the 2024 season, Rashada entered the transfer portal again in 2025, seeking new opportunities.
Rashada’s visit to North Carolina is abruptly canceled, raising concerns about the factors affecting his transfer options.
While no specific explanations for the cancellation have been provided, Rashada and his representatives appear to be carefully analyzing alternative schools to find the best fit for his skills and career goals.
Rashada is still in the transfer portal, looking into alternative options now that his visit to North Carolina has been canceled. His trajectory exemplifies the complexity of modern collegiate football, in which NIL deals, injuries, and team interactions all play important factors in a player’s professional trajectory.
Rashada’s narrative highlights the evolving landscape of college athletics and the challenges that athletes face while navigating their careers.
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