Four-star LB Payton Wilson commits to UNC

Posted May 1, 2017
UNC has landed a commitment from four-star linebacker Payton Wilson of Hillsborough, NC (Orange HS). Wilson is ranked as the No. 2 outside linebacker in the 2018 class. Wilson becomes the Tar Heels third commitment for this cycle after picking UNC over a top four of Clemson, Ohio State, and Virginia Tech. Wilson announced his commitment during a ceremony at his high school on Monday. (Carolina Blue)

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