Video: In-Depth On UNC Football's 2024 Commitments & Top QB/WR Targets

Posted Mar 20, 2023
Andrew Jones of Tar Heel Illustrated and Director of Football Recruiting Deana King discuss UNC's 2024 football recruiting class, the Tar Heels’ quarterback and receiver targets, each of Carolina's five committed 2024 recruits, 4-star QB Jake Merklinger, several talented receivers in UNC’s home state, and more.

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