Nate McCollum News, Rumors, Updates - North Carolina Tar Heels

Logs 31 receiving yards McCollum (upper body) notched four receptions (on seven targets) for 31 yards during Saturday's 35-30 loss against North Carolina State.

Impact McCollum will finish his 2024 regular season with 24 receptions for 274 yards. However, the wideout's lone touchdown was logged using a carry, which he recorded five of this year for 40 yards. McCollum will have one more opportunity to play an FBS game, with his senior eligibility expected to be maximized after North Carolina's scheduled bowl game.

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In uniform Saturday McCollum (upper body) is dressed ahead of Saturday's game against NC State, Inside Carolina reports.

Impact McCollum, who sat out against Boston College last week with an upper-body injury, appears likely to return against NC State. The 5-foot-9 senior wideout has seen the field in nine games this season, totaling 20 receptions for 243 yards, adding on five carries for 40 yards and a score.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Expected to practice McCollum (upper body) is expected to practice, Michael Koh of WCHL & Chapelboro reports.

Impact Koh's update may not have provided specifics, but McCollum practicing is at least a somewhat promising sign he can be available for the Tar Heels soon. They host North Carolina State for their regular-season finale on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday McCollum (upper body) is out for Saturday's game at Boston College, Inside Carolina reports.

Impact McCollum will miss Saturday's game due to an upper body injury, an unsurprising turn of events after he was missing from warmups. He has caught 20 passes (on 28 targets) for 243 yards this season. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday versus North Carolina State.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted warming up McCollum (undisclosed) isn't warming up ahead of North Carolina's tilt with Boston College, per 247Sports.com.

Impact McCollum has missed just one game this season, the Tar Heels's Week 4 loss to James Madison. The wideout's status is now in doubt for Week 13, however, after he was missing from warmups. McCollum has 20 grabs for 243 yards this season.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in loss to Pitt McCollum caught 10 of 13 targets for 128 yards during Saturday's 34-24 loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact McCollum had his best day of the season on Saturday as it was his first game with more than two catches and 12 yards.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Active Saturday McCollum (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against Duke, Rivals.com reports.

Impact McCollum, who sat out during UNC's 70-50 loss against JMU last week, will return to the field against the Blue Devils. The 5-foot-9 senior has logged three receptions for 14 yards across three games this season, and he will look to get more involved against Duke this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Should be back this week McCollum (undisclosed) "should be back this week" for North Carolina's football program, Michael Koh of WCHL & Chapelboro reports.

Impact McCollum being expected to be "back this week" suggests it is more likely than not that he can participate in North Carolina's next game. Currently, his availability status can be seen as probable for the Tar Heels' matchup Saturday at Duke, though there is room for a better update and full clearance.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Saturday McCollum (undisclosed) is not expected to play Saturday against James Madison, Inside Carolina reports.

Impact McCollum suffered an apparent injury in the Week 3 win over NC Central and it will cost him a chance at playing against the Dukes in Week 4. He'll look to continue to recover and hope to return to the field next Saturday against Duke.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Will be monitored this week McCollum will be monitored this week due to an undisclosed injury, Rivals reports.

Impact McCollum was healthy after the first weeks of North Carolina's 2024 season. But between Saturday and Monday, he suffered an undisclosed injury that will cause UNC to monitor him. So now, his availability is questionable before the Tar Heels' next game, currently scheduled for Sept. 21 against James Madison.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 9 • 247SPORTS.COM

Participating in team practices McCollum (lower body) has participated in North Carolina's team practices this past week, Michael Koh of WCHL & Chapelboro reports.

Impact McCollum practicing was confirmed by North Carolina's offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey. Ideally for the Tar Heels, they can have McCollum available for their bowl game against West Virginia on Dec. 27. With fellow receiver Devontez Walker forgoing the bowl to turn pro, McCollum is now UNC's top wideout.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs Campbell The team announced Monday that McCollum will be monitored throughout the week and is questionable for Saturday's game against Campbell, Rivals.com reports.

Impact North Carolina indicated McCollum suffered a lower body injury and will be monitored in practice to determine his availability for the Tar Heels' next matchup. The junior wide receiver has been one of the team's top receivers, totaling 34 receptions for 387 yards and one touchdown across seven games.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moving to North Carolina McCollum announced Wednesday that he's committed to transfer to North Carolina, Russell Johnson of Rivals reports.

Impact McCollum is now slated to join the Tar Heels next fall following both Wednesday's announcement, as well as his three-year tenure at Georgia Tech. The 184-pound wide receiver hauled in 58 passes for 551 yards and three touchdowns across 11 games played this past campaign.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

3 more Georgia Tech players go into transfer portal, including Nate McCollum Three Georgia Tech players were newly registered in the transfer portal Friday. One in particular is a major loss for the Yellow Jackets – w...

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • AJC.COM

Georgia Tech's Nate McCollum going in transfer portal Wide receiver Nate McCollum, whose pass catching helped support a below-average offense, said in a social media post that he will enter the...

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • AJC.COM

Georgia Tech's Nate McCollum has been a bright spot in a rough season Nate McCollum has been one of the more consistent players on an embattled Georgia Tech team this season.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • AJC.COM

Catches touchdown in overtime win McCollum caught eight passes for 101 yards and one touchdown in Saturday's 23-20 win over Duke.

Impact McCollum reeled in a tough grab for a 19-yard touchdown in Saturday's win, his first receiving touchdown of the season. The wide receiver set a new season high in both receptions and receiving yards. McCollum easily leads all Yellow Jacket receivers in both receptions and receiving yards, having 16 more catches and 123 more receiving yards than any other receivers.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Listed third on depth chart McCollum is the third wide receiver listed on the depth chart, Kelly Quinlan of JacketsOnline.com reports.

Impact McCollum will feature in three receiver sets as a freshman alongside Kyric McGowan and Malachi Carter. The Yellow Jackets kick off their season on Saturday against Northern Illinois.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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