Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, second from left, gives instructions to quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the team's NFL OTA's football practice in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, May 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) AP

Smith says he had a conversation with the university about their coaching vacancy where he played on the offensive line in the early 2000s. Smith's coaching career started there in Chapel Hill as a graduate assistant in 2006. He says the university reached out to him about the job, but says he doesn't plan on leaving Pittsburgh anytime soon.

Arthur Smith of the Steelers addressed rumors about a coaching role at UNC but emphasized his happiness with his current position.