Jordon Hudson, 24, Says Boyfriend Bill Belichick Is 'Overtly Committed' to UNC amid NFL Job Rumors

Mar. 15, 2025

Bill Bellichick and Jordon Hudson attend The American Museum of Natural History’s 2024 Museum Gala.Photo:Slaven Vlasic/Getty

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Bill Belichickis committed to coaching UNC-Chapel Hill’s Tar Heels, according to his girlfriendJordon Hudson!Amid concerns that 72-year-old Belichick was reconsidering accepting the head coaching position for UNC’s Tar Heels, Hudson, 24, is putting the rumors to rest.The former college cheerleader, who began dating Belichick in 2023, posted a professionally-shot portrait of herself and the head coach sporting Carolina blue looks onInstagramon Thursday, Jan. 16 — just hours afterCBSreported that Belichick has still not signed his contract with the university.“Pictured: two people who are overtly committed to @uncfootball,” Hudson wrote in the caption, adding a blue heart and a football emoji.In the photo, Hudson is holding a football next to Belichick as the couple smiles at each other in front of a blue background, Hudson in a light dress and Belichick in a navy blue suit with a light blue shirt and tie.After CBS reported that Belichick has yet to sign his contract on Jan. 16, UNC general manager Michael Lombardi said in a post on X that the former Patriots coach was working for the team and off “recruiting” in Baltimore and Washington, D.C this week.“His focus is on North Carolina football, hiring staff members and developing the team. The NFL isnt a option so please stop making it one. Thank you,” Lombardiwroteon X.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Hudson reportedly sat next to Lombardi’s wife, Millie, during Belichick’s introductory press conference at UNC on Dec. 12.Bill Bellichick and Jordon Hudson attend The American Museum of Natural History’s 2024 Museum Gala at American Museum of Natural History on December 05, 2024 in New York City.Slaven Vlasic/GettyAnd on Dec. 27, Hudson found inspiration in her beau’s new team, taking to Instagram to share the progress of a UNC sweatshirtshe was bedazzlingfor upcoming games.Hudson previously supported Belichick’s big move on social media viaa post on her Instagram Stories, writing “We are onto Chapel Hill!!!” The comment was a callback to Belichick’s viral 2014 mantra of, “We’re onto Cincinnati,” which he repeated to reporters after a tough loss while head coach of the New England Patriots.Belichick and Hudson began dating in early 2023. They made their red carpet debut together on Dec. 5 at the Museum Gala at New York City’s American Museum of Natural History.A source close to the couple predicted to PEOPLE in December that his new role at UNC will enhance their relationship. “Jordon is also a busy woman with a lot going on," said this source. “So I don’t see this doing anything but enhancing their solid relationship.”

Bill Belichickis committed to coaching UNC-Chapel Hill’s Tar Heels, according to his girlfriendJordon Hudson!

Amid concerns that 72-year-old Belichick was reconsidering accepting the head coaching position for UNC’s Tar Heels, Hudson, 24, is putting the rumors to rest.

The former college cheerleader, who began dating Belichick in 2023, posted a professionally-shot portrait of herself and the head coach sporting Carolina blue looks onInstagramon Thursday, Jan. 16 — just hours afterCBSreported that Belichick has still not signed his contract with the university.

“Pictured: two people who are overtly committed to @uncfootball,” Hudson wrote in the caption, adding a blue heart and a football emoji.

In the photo, Hudson is holding a football next to Belichick as the couple smiles at each other in front of a blue background, Hudson in a light dress and Belichick in a navy blue suit with a light blue shirt and tie.

After CBS reported that Belichick has yet to sign his contract on Jan. 16, UNC general manager Michael Lombardi said in a post on X that the former Patriots coach was working for the team and off “recruiting” in Baltimore and Washington, D.C this week.

“His focus is on North Carolina football, hiring staff members and developing the team. The NFL isnt a option so please stop making it one. Thank you,” Lombardiwroteon X.

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Hudson reportedly sat next to Lombardi’s wife, Millie, during Belichick’s introductory press conference at UNC on Dec. 12.

Bill Bellichick and Jordon Hudson attend The American Museum of Natural History’s 2024 Museum Gala at American Museum of Natural History on December 05, 2024 in New York City.Slaven Vlasic/Getty

And on Dec. 27, Hudson found inspiration in her beau’s new team, taking to Instagram to share the progress of a UNC sweatshirtshe was bedazzlingfor upcoming games.

Hudson previously supported Belichick’s big move on social media viaa post on her Instagram Stories, writing “We are onto Chapel Hill!!!” The comment was a callback to Belichick’s viral 2014 mantra of, “We’re onto Cincinnati,” which he repeated to reporters after a tough loss while head coach of the New England Patriots.

Belichick and Hudson began dating in early 2023. They made their red carpet debut together on Dec. 5 at the Museum Gala at New York City’s American Museum of Natural History.

A source close to the couple predicted to PEOPLE in December that his new role at UNC will enhance their relationship. “Jordon is also a busy woman with a lot going on,” said this source. “So I don’t see this doing anything but enhancing their solid relationship.”

source: people.com