Video: Tar Pit Podcast - Behind the Commitment with Offensive Lineman Zion Smith

Posted Aug 18, 2025
Zion Smith, the first offensive line commit in the 2026 UNC football recruiting class, joins the Tar Pit Podcast to discuss why he chose the Tar Heels, how he's building a legacy before even stepping on campus, what he’s doing to elevate himself and others around him, and much more.

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