UNC Football Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football Recruiting.

Podcast: UNC Football Recruting - Flip Season

In one of the more comprehensive football recruiting podcasts, Inside Carolina's Don Callahan and Ross Martin dive into the news of two N.C. State pledges who recently flipped their commitment to UNC. They also discuss offensive tackle Cayden Baker's commitment, news surrounding five-star linebacker Trenton Simpson, and how UNC can over-sign in 2020. (Player FM)

Five-Star LB Trenton Simpson Sets Official Visit to UNC

Class of 2020 linebacker Trenton Simpson (Charlotte, NC, Mallard Creek) will take an official visit to UNC this weekend, he announced Wednesday. The Tar Heels take on Virginia at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 in Kenan Stadium. A longtime UNC recruit, Simpson decommitted from Auburn on Oct. 20 after a four-month commitment to the Tigers. (Inside Carolina)

Rolesville OL Jonathan Adorno flips commitment from NC State to UNC

Rolesville High School 3-star offensive guard Jonathan Adorno committed to North Carolina on Tuesday, flipping from a previous commitment to NC State. Adorno stands at 6-foot-4 and 290 pounds. A member of UNC's 2020 class, he is ranked the No. 22 player from his class in North Carolina and the No. 46 offensive guard in the country, according to 247Sports. (High School OT)

Florida Offensive Lineman Cayden Baker Commits To UNC

Cayden Baker committed to North Carolina on Sunday before ending his visit to the school. Baker, a 6-foot-6, 260-pound offensive tackler from Fort Myers (Fla.) High, chose UNC over scholarship offers from Indiana, Michigan, and Pittsburgh. According to the 247Sports Composite, Baker is a three-star recruit and the nation's No. 99 offensive tackle. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Football Recruiting: Tar Heels class climbs ESPN rankings

The Tar Heels have put together a very impressive 2020 football recruiting class. UNC currently has 24 recruits committed to 2020 already including the highlight of their class, five-star defensive end Desmond Evans. ESPN updated their recruiting rankings for teams earlier this week and UNC is not only in the Top 20 but they moved up from No. 19 to No. 15. (Keeping It Heel)

UNC Football Recruit Weekend Scoreboard

UNC football commit Jefferson Boaz had another big game Friday, completing 91 percent of his passes for 8 touchdowns and 557 yards. That has helped him claim every single-game and career passing record in East Surry High history. On the receiving end of a lot of those passes is newly committed Stephen Gosnell, who eclipsed 1,000 yards receiving Friday. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Recruits React to Trenton Simpson's De-Commitment

2020 four-star linebacker Trenton Simpson de-committed from Auburn late on Sunday night sending shockwaves through the North Carolina recruiting community. A Charlotte native, Simpson has been a long term UNC target and the discussions between Simpson and the Tar Heel staff have ramped up in recent weeks, according to an Inside Carolina source. (Inside Carolina)

All-American Bowl presents jersey to North Gwinnett's Josh Downs

North Gwinnett’s Josh Downs was presented his All-American Bowl jersey Wednesday during a ceremony at the College Football Hall of Fame. Downs has committed to North Carolina. The 2020 All-American Bowl, featuring the nation’s top high school football talent, will kick off at 1 p.m. on Jan. 4 from the Alamodome in San Antonio and televised on NBC. (Gwinnett Prep Sports)

Reactions to Five-Star Desmond Evan's Commitment to UNC

UNC landed its highest-ranked football recruit since 2007 when 2020 five-star defensive end Desmond Evans committed to the Tar Heels during a ceremony at his high school. Evans becomes the gem of UNC's class. The 6-foot-6, 240-pound prospect is an elite talent and the No. 22 overall player in the class, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. (247 Sports)

Expert Analysis on Five-Star UNC Commitment Desmond Evans

UNC's 2020 class received a massive boost on Friday afternoon when five-star defensive end Desmond Evans committed to the Tar Heels during a ceremony at his high school. The 6-foot-6, 240-pound prospect is ranked as the No. 22 overall player in the 2020 class, the No. 2 weak-side defensive end, and the No. 1 prospect in the state of North Carolina. (Inside Carolina)

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