UNC Football Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football Recruiting.

2024 Football Signee Alex Taylor on Experience Already in Chapel Hill as Early Enrollee

Alex Taylor ranks near the top of UNC’s 2024 recruiting class, coming in as the No. 197 overall prospect and fifth-best in the state. The four-star wideout sits 35th nationally at his position and is an early enrollee for Mack Brown and the UNC football program. Following a week in Chapel Hill, he spoke with the media to discuss his experience as a Tar Heel. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

UNC wide receiver signee Jordan Shipp included among 'stock up prospects' at All-American Bowl

Jordan Shipp was a late arrival to the All-American Bowl, but quickly made his presence felt with a big performance during the joint practice on Day 2. The North Carolina football commit had multiple touchdowns on the day, flashing his strong hands. Shipp is a pure ball winner and excels at finishing through contact and winning in contested situations. (On3.com)

UNC cornerback signee Zion Ferguson: Tar Heels 'stuck with me to the end'

Gainesville (Ga.) 3-star cornerback Zion Ferguson committed to LSU last September. The opportunity to play for a high-profile SEC program was big, but another school was working harder to show the defensive back he was a priority. North Carolina got Ferguson to Chapel Hill for an official visit on June 23. Two days later, he flipped to the Tar Heels. (On3.com)

Transfer Offensive Lineman Howard Sampson Flips Commitment to UNC

North Texas offensive tackle transfer Howard Sampson committed to TCU last month. On Sunday, he flipped his commitment to North Carolina. Before committing to TCU on Dec. 18, Sampson, a 6-foot-8, 325-pound, took early December official visits to UNC and home state TCU. "It's going to be hard to beat North Carolina, I'm not going to lie," Sampson said. (Inside Carolina)

2024 Signee Khalil Conley Discusses Transition to UNC Football

Khalil Conley enters Chapel Hill as one of seven defensive backs in North Carolina’s No. 21-ranked football recruiting class. The 3-star recruit is an early enrollee for Mack Brown and the Tar Heels, joining the program as the No. 35 rated prospect in the state. The 5-foot-11, 180-pound athlete joined North Carolina ahead of last month’s Duke’s Mayo Bowl. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

UNC football signees Jordan Shipp, Andrew Rosinski, & Ashton Woods playing in All-American Bowl

Starting at 1 p.m. ET, wide receiver Jordan Shipp, offensive tackle Andrew Rosinski and linebacker Ashton Woods are playing in the All-American Bowl. Woods will be key on the defensive unit, which is expected to be revamped with the recent hiring of defensive coordinator Geoff Collins. Shipp will join what’s expected to be a deep receiving corps. (Tar Heels Wire)

UNC football signee Jordan Ship among top performers at All-American Bowl practice

WR Jordan Shipp – UNC. Shipp was a late arrival at the All-American Bowl, but wasted no time making his presence felt on Wednesday. Shipp had multiple touchdowns during the joint practice. He flashed strong hands and consistently won at the catch point. He also showed encouraging movement skills. Shipp got deep for a long touchdown in 7-on-7. (On3.com)

North Carolina RB signee Davion Gause ready to bring winning culture to Chapel Hill

Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna three-star running back Davion Gause knows what it’s like to win consistently. His high school has made it to the state championship game eight years running. UNC’s top-30 recruiting class is chock-full of winners. He and fellow UNC signee Zion Ferguson are both in Orlando for the Under Armour All-America Game. (On3.com)

How Did Transfer Quarterback Max Johnson End Up at UNC?

It wasn’t as if Mack Brown and Chip Lindsey put on blindfolds, spun around a few times each, and then threw darts at a wall covered by photos of quarterbacks in the transfer portal to find a replacement for Drake Maye. To some, that appears to somewhat be the case. To others, however, bringing Max Johnson from Texas A&M to UNC makes a lot of sense. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

ACC football recruiting rankings: How every team finished National Signing Day

It might lack the top-end talent of years past, but UNC put together a "sneaky good group" with "All-ACC-type players," according to national football recruiting analyst Andrew Ivins. The Tar Heels are tied atop the ACC with 27 commitments and have a school record 21 early enrollees. UNC's class is led by 4-star safeties Jaiden Patterson and Malcolm Ziglar. (247 Sports)

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