4-Star Edge Rusher Beau Atkinson Commits to UNC

Posted Jun 16, 2021
Four-star edge rusher Beau Atkinson celebrated his birthday by verbally committing to North Carolina on Wednesday. The Raleigh (N.C.) Leesville Road High star chose the Tar Heels over finalists Miami and Michigan. Earlier this month, UNC offered Atkinson after the 6-foot-6, 240-pounder participated in an individual workout. Nearly 20 schools offered Atkinson. (Inside Carolina)

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