Yellowstone Actor's Son Offered by Bill Belichick and UNC

The Hollywood kin could be headed to Chapel Hill.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:50pm

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The North Carolina Tar Heels offered 2027 Cardinal Newman (West Palm Beach, Fla.) offensive lineman Colt Hauser, the son of famed actor Cole Hauser, during a visit on Thursday. This was Hauser's first visit to Chapel Hill and his third Power Four offer. The 6-foot-3, 280-pound prospect helped Cardinal Newman win their first FHSAA Class 1A football state championship in December.

Why it matters

Cole Hauser is best known for his role as Rip Wheeler on the hit Paramount show Yellowstone, and his son Colt is now emerging as a top college football recruit, drawing interest from major programs like North Carolina and Texas A&M.

The details

Colt Hauser has been making the rounds, including a trip to Rich Rodiguez at West Virginia this week. His list of schools include Rhode Island, NC State, Florida International, North Carolina, Texas A&M, and Dartmouth out of the Ivy League.

  • Colt Hauser visited North Carolina on Thursday.
  • Colt Hauser helped Cardinal Newman win their first FHSAA Class 1A football state championship in December.

The players

Colt Hauser

A 2027 offensive lineman prospect from Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Cole Hauser

A famed actor best known for his role as Rip Wheeler on the hit Paramount show Yellowstone.

Bill Belichick

The head coach of the New England Patriots who offered Colt Hauser.

North Carolina Tar Heels

The college football team that offered Colt Hauser during his visit.

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What’s next

Colt Hauser is expected to continue visiting colleges and receiving more offers as he goes through the recruiting process.

The takeaway

The son of a famous Hollywood actor is emerging as a top college football prospect, highlighting the intersection of entertainment and sports and the growing interest in young athletes with famous family connections.