UNC Football Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football Recruiting.

UNC Football Recruit Weekend Scoreboard: CJ Sadler has 4-touchdown night

After missing much of the season with injury, Keeyun Chapman returned to action and found the end zone. CJ Sadler had a four-touchdown night, including returning the second-half kickoff and taking a screen pass 79 yards. And, in helping Palo Duro secure its first outright district title since 2004, Darien Lewis delivered another all-around performance. (Inside Carolina)

OL Mason Wilhelm decommits from UNC Football, flips to Ohio State

Ohio State was looking to add an offensive lineman to a 2026 recruiting class that currently ranks No. 8 nationally. The Buckeyes would only take a prospect that they believed could help them win national titles. On Friday they did just that. Lakewood (Ohio) St. Edward’s three-star standout Mason Wilhelm flipped to from North Carolina to Ohio State. (On3.com)

Video: Tar Pit Podcast - UNC DL Commit Trashawn Ruffin Discusses UNC and Pass Rush Showcase

North Carolina class of 2026 four-star defensive line commit Trashawn Ruffin joins the Tar Pit Podcast to talk all things Tar Heel Football, spotlight his upcoming Pass Rush Showcase, and much more. (View Video)

THT Newsletter: 5-Star Dylan Mingo Visiting, UNC Basketball Hosts Kansas, Cardinal Comes Calling

Five-star guard Dylan Mingo visits this weekend as UNC Basketball hosts Kansas, Carolina Football faces Stanford, Women’s Basketball hosts Elon and multiple recruits, Theo Pinson is throwing a UNC vs. KU watch party with Carolina Basketball legends, two football recruits decommitted, Walt Weiss named Atlanta Braves manager, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Tight end Cooper McCutchan, WR Kei'Maurii Miles decommit from UNC Football

Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller three-star tight end Cooper McCutchan has decommitted from North Carolina, he announced on Wednesday evening. He had been committed to Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels since May 7. McCutchan is the second football recruit to decommit from UNC on Wednesday, following three-star wide receiver Kei’Maurii Miles. (On3.com)

Video: IC Football Recruiting Podcast - UNC Football Not Done Recruiting 2026 Class

With the early signing period less than a month away, UNC Football is still very active in the 2026 football recruiting class. Inside Carolina football recruiting analyst Don Callahan and Tommy Ashley discuss the latest from the recruiting trail and what’s left for the Tar Heels. (View Video)

THT Newsletter: Basketball Season Tips Off, Luka In Limbo, UNC Crushes 'Cuse and Lands 4-Star LB

It’s another big sports week at UNC. Men’s and women’s basketball tips off Monday with Luka Bogavac’s eligibility still in limbo. Football landed a big-time 4-star linebacker and blasted Syracuse. Tyler Hansbrough turns 40, Erin Matson goes 13-0 against Duke, and we can participate in UNC Basketball watch parties with Theo Pinson. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

UNC Football Recruit Weekend Scoreboard: Jaden Jefferson racks up 260 all-purpose yards

Jaden Jefferson scored three touchdowns, including an 85-yard run and 99-yard kick return, and totaled 260 all-purpose yards. Kicker David Green booted all 10 of his kickoffs for touchbacks, converting all nine of his PATs, and placing a punt inside the 10-yard line. Here are results and available stats from UNC Football commitments in action this weekend. (Inside Carolina)

Four-star linebacker DQ Forkpa commits to UNC Football

St. Frances Academy (Md.) four-star linebacker DQ Forkpa committed to UNC Football on Friday. The Hoschton, Ga. native chose the Tar Heels after taking an official visit to Chapel Hill last weekend. Missouri and Maryland were other programs that emerged this fall, while Florida, Michigan, and Florida State were previously in the mix for his commitment. (On3.com)

Wide Receiver Nyqir Helton Commits To UNC Football

UNC Football has added another receiver to its 2026 commitment list, as 3-star WR Nyqir Helton committed to the Tar Heels on Thursday. Helton, a 6-foot, 175-pounder from Winslow Township (N.J.) High, committed to UNC after taking an official visit to Chapel Hill this past weekend. Prior to his decision, he decommitted from Boston College on Wednesday. (Inside Carolina)

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