UNC Football Recruiting
Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football Recruiting.
Hard-Hitting Safety Julian Burns Commits To UNC Football
Three-star safety
Julian Burns announced his commitment to North Carolina Football on Friday afternoon. Burns, a 6-foot-3, 200-pound recruit from Monroe (La.) Neville High, had officially visited Chapel Hill during June's opening weekend. "It was a lovely experience," Burns said. "Good vibes. I really enjoyed myself -- my family and I. Yeah, it was great." (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Football official visitors list for the weekend of June 13
Bill Belichick and UNC Football host another group of prospects from the
2026 football recruiting class for official visits this weekend. Among them are three committed Tar Heel players and at least nine visitors who have not yet committed. Four of the uncommitted players are 4-star recruits, four are 3-star, and one is not yet ranked. Here is the list. (
Tar Heel Illustrated)
Offensive Lineman Nick Fiumara commits to UNC Football
Nick Fiumara, a 3-star offensive lineman who attends Belmont Hill High School in Belmont, Massachusetts, committed to UNC Football on Thursday. Fiumara took an official visit to Carolina the first weekend of June and was active on social media documenting his experience. The visit went so well he canceled Thursday's official visit to Maryland. (
Tar Heel Illustrated)
UNC Football Recruiting Weekly Football Offer Sheet (week ending June 7)
Bill Belichick and the North Carolina football coaching staff have turned their focus to the high school recruiting ranks over the past several weeks, extending nine offers to prospects in the 2026 and 2027 football recruiting classes. Here is the Tar Heels' offer sheet from May 26-June 7, which includes 6 class of
2026 recruits, and three class of
2027 recruits. (
Tar Heel Illustrated)
UNC's 2026 football recruiting class ranked 13th nationally by ESPN
UNC is off to a strong start with its
2026 football recruiting class, sitting 13th in ESPN College Football national recruiting coordinator Craig Haubert's latest rankings. "
Bill Belichick is building North Carolina's 2026 class from the inside out. Four-star defensive tackle
Trashawn Ruffin flipped from Texas A&M, and the 300-pounder has plenty of raw physicality." (
USA Today)
Jayden and Zavion Griffin-Haynes Commit to UNC Football
The Griffin-Haynes brothers, 3-star linebacker Jayden and 4-star edge rusher Zavion, committed to UNC Football during a ceremony at Rolesville High on Thursday. The commitments come less than a week after the two took official visits to UNC. That visit was their fourth to Chapel Hill this offseason. They also attended multiple games last season. (
Inside Carolina)
Peach State Offensive Lineman Eli Rickell Commits to UNC Football
UNC Football has picked up its second offensive line commitment in as many days:
Eli Rickell announced his pledge Monday after he officially visited Chapel Hill this past weekend. Rickell, a
class of 2026 recruit from Norcross (Ga.) Wesleyan School, also had an official visit booked with Virginia Tech this weekend. Miami, South Florida, and UCF also offered. (
Inside Carolina)
Offensive Lineman Eli Rickell Lists UNC Among Top Schools
North Carolina extended an offer to 2026 offensive lineman
Eli Rickell on May 23, giving the 6-foot-5, 260-pound recruit his 12th overall. But, it also marked a special moment for the Rickell family, as his mother attended UNC. As Rickell eyes a decision next month, he discussed the UNC offer, where the Tar Heels stand in his recruitment, and more. (
Tar Heel Illustrated)
Offensive Lineman Mason Wilhelm Commits to UNC Football
UNC continues to add offensive linemen to its
2026 football recruiting class, as
Mason Wilhelm announced his commitment to the Tar Heels on Sunday following his official visit. Wilhelm, who hails from Lakewood (Ohio) St. Edward, is the No. 102-ranked interior offensive lineman recruit in the nation. He cited UNC's "high education and winning football." (
Inside Carolina)
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)