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.
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Fri Nov 7, 2025
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.
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Wed Nov 5, 2025
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)