Crunching UNC Football's Recruiting Numbers In The Rivals Era

Posted Sep 4, 2021
Rivals started ranking high school football recruits in 2002, and in that span, UNC’s average class ranking has been No. 26. That includes 2022, which is the 21st class Rivals has ranked. UNC currently sits at No. 14 with 13 committed recruits. The Tar Heels have had one top-10 class in that span, seven top-20 classes, and 15 among the top 30. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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