New Jersey DB Xavier Jackson Commits To UNC Football

Posted Jun 28, 2025
For the fifth consecutive day, UNC has received a commitment to its 2026 football recruiting class. On Saturday, 3-star cornerback Xavier Jackson announced for the Tar Heels. Jackson, a 6-foot-2, 190-pounder from Oradell (N.J.) Bergen Catholic High, chose UNC over Minnesota, Pittsburgh, and Temple. He took official visits to each campus in June. (Inside Carolina)

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