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Mike Lombardi had a long career in coaching and management in the NFL. However, he had not worked for an NFL or college team since 2016 until he was hired by the North Carolina Tar Heels as their general manager in late 2024.

Michael Lombardi was one of the first hires Bill Belichick made when he was brought on to be the North Carolina head coach. Lombardi, a 3-time Super Bowl-winning NFL executive, was chosen to be the team’s general manager — a position that has become increasingly popular among college football programs in recent years.

North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi acknowledged that the program is considering a behind-the-scenes look at the team amid a report that the Tar Heels could be the focus of HBO's "Hard Knocks: Offseason.

The North Carolina Tar Heels have a new look football program going into the 2025 season. It’s a program that, with Michael Lombardi taking over as the team’s GM, will have a new approach to roster building moving forward.