UNC Football Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football Recruiting.

Several Noteworthy Official Visits on Tap for UNC Football this Weekend

The first weekend of the summer official visit period is here, and North Carolina is welcoming several noteworthy football recruits to Chapel Hill. Confirmed prospects taking official visits at UNC this weekend include 4-star DE Zavion Griffin-Haynes, 4-star WR Zion Crumpton, UNC QB commit Travis Burgess, UNC TE commit Cooper McCutchan, and others. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

WR O'Mari Johnson decommits from UNC Football

Wesson (Miss.) Jackson Academy 3-star receiver O’Mari Johnson has decommitted from North Carolina. He committed to the Tar Heels on April 6 and says UNC will remain a top school in his process. He has official visits to Tulane and Mississippi State scheduled. "After careful consideration, I have decided to decommit from the University of North Carolina." (On3.com)

North Carolina is 'Dream School' for 3-Star Cornerback Joshua Mensah

Despite living over 2,000 miles away in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 2026 cornerback Joshua Mensah followed UNC throughout his childhood, so much so that it became his dream school. Now, as the 3-star prospect finds himself going through the recruiting process, he will have the opportunity to play for the Tar Heels after receiving an offer May 14. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

UNC Football Transfer Portal Tracker

UNC Football experienced plenty of transfer activity during the winter cycle. The Tar Heels picked up 18 additions while 16 transfers departed. UNC also retained six players who entered the portal before deciding to remain with the program. Here is Carolina's spring portal movement, profiling those joining and leaving the Tar Heels this transfer period. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Football Recruit Weekly Offer Sheet (May 19-May 25)

Bill Belichick and the North Carolina football coaching staff have turned their focus to the high school recruiting ranks over the past week, extending 20 offers to prospects in the 2026, 2027, and 2028 football recruiting classes. Here is the Tar Heels' offer sheet from May 19-May 25, which includes one class of 2026 recruit, and four class of 2027 recruits. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Tennessee Transfer WR Nathan Leacock Commits to UNC Football

UNC isn't finished with the transfer portal just yet. On Sunday, Nathan Leacock committed to the Tar Heels and decided to continue his college football career in his home state. Earlier this month, Leacock, a 6-foot-3, 217-pound wide receiver, officially visited UNC. Leacock signed with Tennessee out of Raleigh (N.C.) Millbrook High as a 2023 recruit. (Inside Carolina)

UNC and Bill Belichick land 2026 QB Travis Burgess: 'I feel UNC is building something very special'

Loganville (Ga.) Grayson QB Travis Burgess has committed to Bill Belichick and UNC. He chose the Tar Heels over Auburn, NC State and Wisconsin among others. “Being able to help transform the team as a QB was important to me,” Burgess said. “I feel UNC is building something very special for the seasons to come and just want to be part of it." (On3.com)

2016 Quarterback Travis Burgess Commits to UNC Football

North Carolina has landed its quarterback for the 2026 class -- high-three-star quarterback Travis Burgess committed to the Tar Heels on Wednesday night. Burgess, 6-foot-5, 210-pounder from Loganville (Ga.) Grayson High, was set to take consecutive weekend official visits to Auburn, NC State, and North Carolina beginning on May 30. (Inside Carolina)

UNC The 'Team to Watch' For 2026 5-Star Offensive Lineman Darius Gray

A busy summer is ahead for Darius Gray, the No. 1 OL in the 2026 football recruiting class. The 6-foot-3, 285-pounder from Richmond, Va. was at Georgia on May 16 and has visits scheduled for Clemson, Tennessee, Auburn, Ohio State, LSU, Penn State, and South Carolina. However, UNC is the "team to watch," according to recruiting analyst Tom Loy. (Inside Carolina)

Offensive Lineman James Halter Discusses UNC Offer, Transition from Tight End, and More

Entering his junior season at Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, class of 2027 football recruit James Halter will be making the switch from tight end to offensive line. After receiving an offer from North Carolina on May 14, Halter spoke about the chance to play for the Tar Heels, transitioning from tight end to offensive line, and more. "I was fired up." (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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