UNC football at 15 recruits, five four-stars

Posted Jul 19, 2016
With the addition of cornerback Tre' Shaw on Monday, UNC now sits at 15 commitments for the 2017 class. Shaw, a 6-0, 180-pound recruit from Georgia, picked the Tar Heels over Auburn, South Carolina, and Clemson. UNC's 2017 class has grown since Jonah Melton committed in October of 2015. The Heels had eight commits by May of 2016 and now have added seven in the summer. (Carolina Blue)

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