Category: North Carolina Tar Heels Football Recruiting

Top committed safeties early on in the 2027 cycle

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… There’s another crop of elite defensive back prospects in the 2027 cycle. There may be 11 months to go until the next National Signing Day, but there’s already been a slew of commitments made. Looking at the top safeties in the cycle, 10 of the 35 blue-chippers at the position are already committed, as of […]

Where the top safety recruits in the 2026 class signed

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The safety position is often chock-full of talent and that’s no different in the 2026 cycle. Of the top 100 prospects in the nation — according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies — there’s a whopping 11 safeties. That includes a trio of five-stars. Drama was rather […]

Where the top linebacker recruits in the 2026 class signed

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The 2026 cycle is delivering another crop of ready-made linebackers poised to make an immediate impact at the college level. Of the top 100 overall prospects in the cycle — according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies — five are linebackers. That includes a trio of five-stars. There […]

2026 ATH Aveon Williams decommits from North Carolina

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Casa Grande (Ariz.) Union three-star athlete Aveon Williams has decommitted from North Carolina, he announced on Thursday via social media. He was pledged to the Tar Heels since June 15 and was recruited to Chapel Hill as a tight end. “This journey has taught me a lot, and I’m grateful for every step. Thank you […]

Three finalists for prized 2026 OL Kevin Brown with commitment coming this week

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Harrisburg (Pa.) High blue-chip offensive lineman Kevin Brown decommitted from Penn State on Sunday, backing off his long-time pledge. This “Tuesday or Wednesday” he’ll announce his next destination during the Pat McAfee show. Brown tells Rivals the finalists are North Carolina, Ohio State and West Virginia. “I’m undecided right now,” Brown said. “I’ve been praying […]

Top Ohio recruits in the 2026 Rivals Industry Rankings

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Ohio continues to produce rock-solid talent, making it one of the premier second-tier states in the high school football world. The 2026 cycle is no different. There are 17 blue-chip prospects in the Buckeye State this cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies. All 17 of […]

2026 TE Cooper McCutchan decommits from North Carolina

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller three-star tight end Cooper McCutchan has decommitted from North Carolina, he announced on Wednesday evening. He was pledged to Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels since May 7. McCutchan is the second prospect to decommit from UNC today, following three-star wide receiver Kei’Maurii Miles. “After much consideration and discussion with my family, […]

2026 WR Kei’Maurii Miles decommits from North Carolina

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Columbus (Ga.) Carver three-star wide receiver Kei’Maurii Miles has decommitted from North Carolina, he tells Rivals’ Haydn Hollin. He was pledged to the Tar Heels since April 7, when he chose the ACC program after a spring visit to Chapel Hill. Miles is the No. 1,191 overall prospect and No. 181 wide receiver in the […]

4-star LB DQ Forkpa commits to North Carolina

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… St. Frances Academy (Md.) four-star linebacker DQ Forkpa had multiple twists and turns in his recruitment, but he came to a decision on Friday. The Hoschton, Ga. native has committed to North Carolina. Forkpa chose the Tar Heels after taking an official visit to Chapel Hill last weekend. Missouri and Maryland were other programs that […]