Four-Star 2026 WR Xavier McDonald Discusses UNC Official Visit

Posted Apr 15, 2025
Last weekend, four-star class of 2026 wide receiver and Morton, Miss. native Xavier McDonald took an official visit to Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels are one of five teams to earn an official visit. Auburn, Ole Miss, LSU, and Mississippi State will host McDonald in June. After his visit, McDonald spoke about his experience at UNC, NFL player comparisons, and more. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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