UNC Begins Football Official Visit Schedule with BangNorth Carolina's first uncommitted official visitor of the 2017 cycle is a big one -- figuratively and literally. Cesar Ruiz, the nation's No. 2 center, will make his much-anticipated return to Chapel Hill this weekend. The visit will be the first stop of the 6-foot-3, 321-pounder's official visit schedule. To help with its recruitment of Ruiz, UNC purposely also scheduled Jonah Melton's official visit this weekend. (Inside Carolina)
Four-star LB Jake Venables to visit UNC this weekendLinebacker Jake Venables (Central, S.C./D.W. Daniel) said he will visit North Carolina Friday with his mother. It will be his third visit to UNC this year. It's an offer he covets. "I just want to show my mom around the campus for the first time and see what the game day is like," Venables said. He will stick around for UNC's clash against Pittsburgh Saturday. (247 Sports)
UNC and 2017 WR commit Ryan Jones part waysRyan Jones has de-committed from North Carolina. The 247Sports Composite four-star wide receiver posted the message on his personal twitter account on Thursday evening. Jones visited UNC last weekend for the James Madison game. He committed to North Carolina on February 5th, 2016. North Carolina's 2017 football recruiting class now sits at 14. (Carolina Blue)
Video: UNC OL Commit Jonah Melton Ready to ReinventThough he won't be on the field this fall at Eastern Alamance, as he continues to rehabilitate from an ACL injury, in three short months offensive lineman Jonah Melton expects to be fully recovered. Melton, UNC's first and highest-rated commitment from the class of 2017, is prepared to turn the page to the beginning of his Tar Heel career. (Inside Carolina)
Two big official visits this weekend for UNC footballNorth Carolina takes on ACC Coastal Divisional foe Pittsburgh at 3:30 PM Saturday. Its a huge game for the Tar Heels as they look to repeat as Coastal champs. But off the field, Carolina is hosting two big-time prospects for official visits. Both 2017 center Cesar Ruiz and 2017 offensive guard and UNC commit Jonah Melton will be taking their official visits. (Carolina Blue)
Weekend UNC Football Recruit ScoreboardUNC RB commit Michael Carter scored on touchdown runs of 52 and 21 yards in a 34-21 win. Wide receiver commit J.T. Cauthen caught six passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns in a 53-28 win. And running back target Malik Davis rushed for 153 yards and three touchdowns. See how other UNC football recruits fared in this week's edition of the Weekend Recruit Scoreboard. (Inside Carolina)
Spotlight: UNC Running Back Commitment Michael CarterNavarre running back Michael Carter burst on the scene as a freshman in 2013. With special talent and pedigree, he seemed destined for greatness. Despite some tough luck, he's fulfilling that potential. It may have been 13 years ago, but Michael Carter still remembers his first football game. (WEAR)
UNC Football Recruit Weekend ScoreboardUNC LB commit Jeremiah Gemmell (Sharpsburg, GA) had two sacks, two tackles for loss, and two rushing touchdowns in a 42-0 victory. Defensive end commit Jake Lawler (Charlotte, NC) blocked a punt and had six tackles, including three for a loss and a sack. See how the rest of UNC's football recruits performed in this edition of the Weekend UNC Recruit Scoreboard. (Inside Carolina)
Weekend UNC Football Recruit ScoreboardUNC running back commit Michael Carter (Navarre, FL) rushed for 191 yards and five touchdowns in a 36-20 win. UNC WR receiver commit Tyler Smith (Powder Springs, GA) left the game late in the third quarter when he suffered "what appeared to be a serious knee injury." See how the rest of UNC's recruits fared in this week's edition of the Weekend Football Recruit Scoreboard. (Inside Carolina)
Lincolnton High 2-sport star Sage Surratt to play football in college, narrows list to fiveLincolnton High two-sport star Sage Surratt said he plans to play football in college. Surratt, 18, told the Observer Saturday that he has narrowed his college choices to, in the order he listed them, North Carolina, Harvard, Yale, South Carolina and Indiana. Surratt is a 6-foot-4, 210-pound senior wide receiver and shooting guard. He was all-state in both sports last season. (Charlotte Observer)
Mallard Creek's elite receiver Ryan Jones is growing into an elite leaderLast season, as one of a handful of offensive weapons for the Mallard Creek Mavericks, Ryan Jones reeled in 23 passes for 679 yards and seven touchdowns. “I know that I have to do more this year,” said Jones, a North Carolina commit. “I’m not the guy who talks a lot and gets in my teammates’ faces. I like to lead by example. I feel like that’s the best way to motivate people.” (USA Today)
Tar Heels offer four-star offensive tackleOffensive tackle Rasheed Walker (Waldorf, Md./North Point) picked up an offer from UNC. It's his seventh offer. Maryland, Howard, Pittsburgh, Virginia Tech, Florida and West Virginia have also offered. The four-star recruit is ranked as the nation's No. 20 offensive tackle and the No. 9 prospect in Maryland in the 2018 class by 247SportsComposite. (Carolina Blue)
UNC, USF battling for RB Malik DavisRunning back Malik Davis (Tampa/Jesuit) said North Carolina and USF are tied on top. He said that outside of the occasional call from Miami those are the only two schools he still consistently hears from. Davis said he hopes to start taking official visits after his senior season and then will make his decision in January. Davis had positive things to say about both frontrunners. (Carolina Blue)
Tar Heels offer 2018 wide receiver Kevin AustinIn recent days, the Tar Heels have put a lot of focus into the 2018 recruiting class, extending offers to two prospects over the past week. They first offered four-star wide receiver Kevin Austin. The six-foot-three, 185-pound prospect is ranked 262nd in the national composite, coming in as the No. 44 wide receiver, and the No. 41 talent out of the state of Florida. (Tar Heel Blog)
Weekend UNC Football Recruit ScoreboardMallard Creek wide receiver and UNC commit Ryan Jones had seven catches for 97 yards and a touchdown in a 35-20 rivalry win over Butler. UNC defensive end commit Jake Lawler had ten tackles, plus two for a loss and a strip sack, leading South Mecklenburg to a 34-10 win over East Mecklenburg. See how other UNC football recruits fared in this week's edition of Weekend Recruit Scoreboard. (Inside Carolina)
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