North Carolina football recruiting analysis

Posted Feb 3, 2011
Top prospects: Four-star athlete T.J. Thorpe, offensive tackle Kiaro Holts and linebacker Travis Hughes are all ESPNU 150 players and ranked among the top 15 in the country at their respective positions. Analysis: You’d never know UNC is facing possible NCAA sanctions by looking at this class. It’s loaded with talent (11 four-star recruits), hit all of the biggest needs and should keep the progress going under coach Butch Davis. (ESPN.com)

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