Trashawn Ruffin a Prototypical Defensive Tackle for UNC's NFL System

Posted Mar 18, 2025
North Carolina received a massive -- figuratively and literally -- commitment on Monday when North Duplin High's Trashawn Ruffin flipped his pledge from Texas A&M to the Tar Heels. The 4-star recruit becomes the early headliner of UNC's 2026 football recruiting class. Football recruiting expert Don Callahan and host Tommy Ashley discussed Ruffin's commitment. (Inside Carolina)

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