UNC WR commit Amare Patterson among most impactful players for each top-40 football recruiting class

Posted Sep 17, 2026
35. North Carolina Tar Heels: WR Amare Patterson. UNC has a deep receiver group headlined by Jordan Shipp, but Patterson is the type of playmaker whose value outweighs need. The Tar Heels' highest-rated offensive commit is a burner who can stretch defenses vertically and create yards after the catch. Patterson can become an impact player early. (ESPN)

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