UNC Football Recruiting
Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football Recruiting.
THT Newsletter: Belichick Staying Course, Meet Jarin Stevenson, Bryson Howard Watch, and More
Bill Belichick and his UNC Football coaching staff are staying the course, Carolina Basketball fans were re-introduced to
Jarin Stevenson, 5-star wing
Bryson Howard is down to 3, and UNC Football pulled a major recruiting flip. We also remember Randy Wiel and Ricky Lanier, prepare for the Diamond Heels vs. NC State at the DBAP, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Four-star cornerback Kenton Dopson flips commitment from Miami to UNC Football
It was in the works for a while, and now that
Kenton Dopson is in the 2026 class, the four-star cornerback is now in North Carolina's class. The long expected flip from the hometown Hurricanes to UNC took place Wednesday. The standout from Miami Norland was committed to Miami as a member of the 2027 class, but he recently moved into the 2026 class. (
247 Sports)
Video: IC Football Recruiting Podcast - UNC Staying the Course on Recruiting Trail
Don Callahan and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the latest in UNC football recruiting, including a 2027 decommitment from in-state running back
Amir Brown, the Tar Heels' approach to high school recruiting, and the challenges
Bill Belichick and his staff have continued to work on.
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Wed Oct 15, 2025
Class of 2027 running back Amir Brown decommits from UNC
Three-star
class of 2027 running back
Amir Brown has decommitted from North Carolina, a source close to him has confirmed. A 5-foot-10, 200-pound standout at Rolesville (NC) High School, he is the No. 24 rated running back in the nation and No. 13 overall recruit in North Carolina. His composite ranking has him as the No. 333 player nationally. (
TarHeel247)
THT Newsletter: Meet Caleb Wilson, Anthony Thompson Sets Commitment Date, Open Basketball Practice
There was no football game over the weekend, but it was still a busy time for UNC Athletics.
Caleb Wilson introduced himself, 5-star wing
Anthony Thompson set a commitment date, UNC Basketball held an open practice, football commits and NFL players had big games, and a former Tar Heel Wrestler "paid it forward" with a huge donation. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Video: Tar Pit Podcast - Why These 6 Commits Are All-In on UNC Football
The Tar Pit Podcast crew sits down with Travis Burgess, Trashawn Ruffin, Zion Smith,
Nick Fiumara,
Carson Sneed, and
Calvin Thomas — six North Carolina commits who are shaping the future of Tar Heel football.
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Mon Oct 13, 2025
UNC Football Recruit Weekend Scoreboard: QB Sack 'Hat Tricks' for Ashton Blatt, Trashawn Ruffin
UNC defensive line commitments
Ashton Blatt and Trashawn Ruffin scored hat-tricks Friday, each tallying three sacks. Meanwhile,
Julian Burns and Zamaurious Robertson delivered highly productive performances, and
Keegan Chapman added his second kick-return touchdown of the season. Here are the results from UNC commitments in action this weekend. (
Inside Carolina)
THT Newsletter: The State of UNC Football, ACC Tipoff, Bryson Howard Commitment Watch
What a week! Today's newsletter addresses the state of the UNC Football program, ACC Tipoff,
Bryson Howard commitment watch, and a new basketball scholarship offer. Plus, we're introduced to UNC shooting guard
Jaydon Young, football commits sound off, a Fall World Series champion, more Tar Heel honors, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
WR O'Mari Johnson decommits from UNC Football for second time
Three-star wide receiver O’Mari Johnson has decommitted from UNC Football for the second time in his recruitment.
Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels first landed a pledge from Johnson on April 6. He then decommitted from the ACC program May 30. UNC continued to push, then landed his commitment again on July 1. Now, he’s back on the board again. (
On3.com)
THT Newsletter: UNC Basketball Blue-White Scrimmage, Football Falters, Drake Maye Stars
North Carolina Basketball held its annual Blue-White Scrimmage, Ludacris performed in Polk Place, and in between UNC Football forgot to show up against Clemson. The Diamond Heels routed Walters State in a baseball scrimmage,
Drake Maye looked like a star on Sunday Night Football, No. 25 UNC Volleyball dominated Duke, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)