2026 Safety Lyrik Pettis Discusses UNC Football, Final Six, and More

Posted Apr 9, 2025
On March 31, 2026 safety Lyrik Pettis released his list of six finalists, a group that included UNC, NC State, Duke, and Wake Forest. Pettis also has scheduled three official visits, and the Tar Heels will host the Shelby, NC native on April 11. Prior to his official visit, Pettis spoke about his recruitment and what he hopes to learn through his official visits. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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