UNC Football Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football Recruiting.

Texas CB Trey Johnson Commits To UNC Football

Cornerback Trey Johnson announced his commitment to North Carolina on Friday, despite not yet making a campus visit. Johnson, from Cibolo (Texas) Steele High, received his UNC offer from cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins during an evaluation stop in January. Hawkins made an in-home visit Wednesday, during which the commitment occurred. (Inside Carolina)

Newsletter: Henri Veesaar to NBA Draft, 3 UNC Basketball Commitments, New Transfer Portal Targets

Henri Veesaar declared for the NBA Draft as UNC Basketball landed three transfer portal commitments. Carolina Football hosted recruits and signed four players to NFL contracts. Baseball blasted Duke. The Tar Heels set a new NCAA Track & Field record, won the ACC Women’s Lacrosse title, crowned a new home run queen, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

ESPN's Bill Connelly has high praise for UNC football's transfer portal class

After a dreadful first portal effort, this was a much more Bill Belichick transfer class, featuring three tight ends and explosive Patriot Leaguers in WR Mason Humphrey (Lehigh) and LB Peyton Seelmann (Richmond). He also might have found some discount buys in nickel Ade Willie (Michigan State) and linebacker Derek McDonald (Syracuse), who were solid. (ESPN)

Newsletter: UNC Basketball Coaching Search Coming Into Focus, Portal Losses Begin

The UNC Basketball coaching search is coming into focus now that Tommy Lloyd and Dusty May have committed to remain with their programs. Transfer portal losses have begun in men’s and women’s basketball, Marcus Paige has found a new coaching home, Football gained one commitment and lost another, and much more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

2026 OL Cristian Alvarez commits to UNC Football

Three-star offensive lineman Cristian Alvarez, who signed with Delaware in December has committed to UNC Football. Alvarez plans both wrestle and play football for the Tar heels. Alvarez, a 6-foot-4, 295-pounder from Montvale, NJ, also held offers from Air Force, Army, Coastal Carolina, Marshall, Navy, Temple, and multiple Ivy League programs. (Inside Carolina)

Four-star safety Marquis Bryant decommits from UNC Football

North Carolina lost a blue-chip football recruit ahead of the 2026 season. Marquis Bryant, a 4-star safety and No. 188 player on Rivals' big board, decommitted from the Tar Heels on Wednesday. Bryant was the highest-ranked commit in the 2027 UNC Football recruiting class and the only one from North Carolina. "My recruitment is 100% open." (Sporting News)

Newsletter: UNC Basketball Coaching Search, Smith Center Debate Tabled, Caleb Wilson To NBA Draft

The North Carolina Men's Basketball coaching search is in full swing, Caleb Wilson is off to the NBA Draft, the Smith Center vs. new arena debate is tabled for the time being, spring football kicks off with two commitments, Women’s Basketball falls in the Sweet 16, Baseball has a 4-0 week, and Women’s Lacrosse’s win streak ends at 31. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Linebacker Tasheem Butler commits to UNC Football

Glassboro, New Jersey 3-star linebacker Tasheem Butler committed to UNC on Saturday, giving the Tar Heels their fourth pledge in the 2027 football recruiting class. Butler chose UNC over offers from Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Appalachian State, and Akron, among others. He recently picked up an offer from the Tar Heels, detailing his excitement about the program. (On3.com)

All-Purpose Running Back Isaiah Stephens Commits to UNC Football

Class of 2027 Arkansas running back Isaiah Stephens committed to UNC Football during his first visit to Chapel Hill on Saturday. "I chose North Carolina because the coaching staff believes in my potential and I feel like that’s where I belong." UNC extended an offer to Stephens, a 5-foot-8, 175-pound back from Sheridan (Ark.) High, over a year ago. (Inside Carolina)

Newsletter: Hubert Davis Out?, UNC Women's Basketball to Sweet 16, Caleb Wilson to the Rafters

Has Hubert Davis coached his final game at North Carolina? We’ll likely find out very soon. UNC Women’s Basketball advanced to the Sweet 16, Caleb Wilson’s jersey is headed to the Smith Center rafters, Tar Heel Football is hosting its Pro Day Monday, the Diamond Heels downed Louisville, and there’s another National Champion in Chapel Hill. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

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