UNC football program to get visit from class of 2027 QB

Just three months stand between UNC and the start of its 2026 football season, one which needs to end with a bowl appearance for Bill Belichick to stay head coach.

Some of the Tar Heels‘ most-anticipated roster additions come via the transfer portal, like quarterback Billy Edwards and defensive lineman Tarvorise Brown. North Carolina also sports a nationally-recognized 2026 recruiting class, headlined by 4-stars like Travis Burgess and C.J. Sadler.

UNC also has five commitments in its 2027 class, with hopes for a sixth soon. On Monday, quarterback Grant Sweeney announced a June 12 visit to Chapel Hill.

According to his 247Sports recruiting profile, Sweeney, who plays his high school football at Boerne (Tx.), is his home state’s 103rd-ranked prospect and the nation’s 45th-ranked quarterback prospect . Arkansas State, East Carolina, North Texas, UTSA, Coastal Carolina, Colorado State, Delaware, San Diego State, Mass, UNLV, UTEP and Fordham are also showing interest in the Texas gunslinger.

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The 6-foot-3, 196-pounder threw for 4,296 yards and 39 TDs as Boerne High went 13-2. Also rushed for 1,075 yards.

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The Tar Heels recently added to their 2027 recruiting class, landing a commitment from 3-star defensive back Trey Johnson (May 15). North Carolina also has commitments from safety Charles Roberts, linebacker Tasheem Butler, running back Isaiah Stephens and Skylar Robinson.

As UNC gets deeper into its offseason, expect more offers and recruiting visits. Belichick proved his ability to land talent during the Tar Heels’ 2024-25 offseason, but those efforts turned into minimal on-field victories.

If Sweeney commits during his June visit, North Carolina will have its first class of 2027 quarterback. Can Belichick generate another solid recruiting class, but this time turn those efforts into wins?

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