UNC Football Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football Recruiting.

UNC Football Recruit Weekend Scoreboard: Big Kickoff Weekend For Tar Heel Commits

Over half of UNC Football’s class of 2026 commitments were in action this past weekend, as high schools in Alabama, California, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee kicked off their seasons. Ashton Blatt, Jayden Griffin-Haynes, Viliami Moala, and Zamaurious Robertson had big games. Here are results and available stats. (On3.com)

Mother of UNC Football Commits Zavion and Jayden Griffin-Haynes Talks "Dream Come True" Commitment

UNC is getting some of the best recruits in the state of North Carolina, as they added Jayden Griffin-Haynes and Zavion Griffin-Haynes. They are a pair of brothers who bring a lot to the table. They have many offers, but yet they decided to stay home and commit to the Tar Heels. This is something that their mother, Latara Griffin, feels is a dream come true. (Sports Illustrated)

Why Bill Belichick’s Recruiting Strategy Is Working at North Carolina

Critics thought Bill Belichick would hate recruiting and UNC Football would suffer from it. Unfortunately for the critics, North Carolina already has flipped its recruiting profile with Belichick at the helm, drawing commitments from some notable blue-chippers, bolstering its roster with transfers, and elevating its national allure. But how have they done it? (Sports Illustrated)

THT Newsletter: 5-Star Forward Schedules UNC Visit, Huge Football Commitment, New Basketball Roster

I hope you enjoyed your last weekend of the year without college football. Classes at Carolina begin Monday, we’ve got some basketball “where are they now?” updates, a new hoops roster and an official visitor, a big football commitment, NFL preseason results, Bill Belichick mic’d up, recent Diamond Heels draftees are off to strong starts, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Tar Pit Podcast - Behind the Commitment with Offensive Lineman Zion Smith

Zion Smith, the first offensive line commit in the 2026 UNC football recruiting class, joins the Tar Pit Podcast to discuss why he chose the Tar Heels, how he's building a legacy before even stepping on campus, what he’s doing to elevate himself and others around him, and much more. (View Video)

UNC Football Recruit Weekend Scoreboard: QB Travis Burgess Shines

High school football kicked off in Georgia this weekend, marking the start of senior seasons for four UNC commitments. All four were victorious, led by 4-star quarterback Travis Burgess, who accounted for four TDs. Later this week, 19 remaining pledges open their senior seasons. Here are results and stats from UNC commits in action this weekend. (Inside Carolina)

Mother of UNC Football Commits Zavion Griifin-Haynes & Jayden Griffin-Haynes Talks Off Field Traits

Two of the commits that UNC football is bringing in attend the same high school, and is a pair of brothers. Those players are Zavion Griffin-Haynes and Jayden Griffin-Haynes. Their mother, Latara Griffin, is extremely proud of the men that they have become. "They have never been in trouble, they have never been disrespectful," she said. (Sports Illustrated)

Get to Know UNC Football Commitment Marcellous Ryan

Marcellous Ryan is one of the better players in the state of California, as he attends Junipero Serra High School. Ryan held offers from many different programs prior to his commitment. “Off the field, I’m chill, goofy, and down to earth. I like to keep good energy around me and stay focused on my goals,” said the North Carolina Tar Heels commit. (Sports Illustrated)

4-Star ATH CJ Sadler Commits To UNC Football

Class of 2026 4-star ATH C.J. Sadler committed to UNC Football on Friday. Sadler has had the Tar Heels in the top spot since his official visit to Chapel Hill in June. A large reason was coach Bill Belichick's resume. Offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens' plan for him also helped. "I chose UNC because of the development I'd get and Coach Belichick." (247 Sports)

UNC Football Commitment Will Conroy Details His Loyal Mindset

The North Carolina Tar Heels have won many great recruiting battles, including when they gained the commitment of IMG Academy's Will Conroy. Conroy is one of the better offensive linemen in the class. "Being a North Carolina commit is honestly a dream come true. It feels like I'm already part of something bigger than myself," Conroy said. (Sports Illustrated)

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