UNC Football Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football Recruiting.

Raleigh DE Rashad Streets Discusses UNC Visit, Offer

As UNC began spring practice last week, many football recruits from the 2026 and 2027 classes were in attendance. Rashad Streets, a 3-star defensive end from Millbrook High School in Raleigh, was one of those recruits, as the junior also earned an offer from the Tar Heels. Streets spoke about his visit and what it meant to earn the offer from Bill Belichick. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Video: IC Football Recruiting Podcast - UNC Junior Day, Offers, and Commitments

With Junior Day complete, Inside Carolina’s football recruiting expert Don Callahan and host Tommy Ashley discuss the important weekend in Chapel Hill the saw dozens of recruits attend practice and the UNC vs. Duke basketball game. Callahan also shares insight to the commitments of Eidan Buchanan and David Jackson. (View Video)

UNC Football Lands Former WVU OT Signee Eidan Buchanan

Former West Virginia class of 2025 signee Eidan Buchanan has signed with North Carolina, he announced on Tuesday night. Buchanan, a 6-foot-8, 310-pound offensive tackle from Olney (Md.) Our Lady of Good Counsel High, took a mid-week official visit to North Carolina. The 247Sports Composite rates Buchanan a mid-three-star football recruit. (Inside Carolina)

Texas A&M Football Commit Trashawn Ruffin Discusses UNC Visit, Future, and More

North Carolina native Trashawn Ruffin committed to Texas A&M on Oct. 18, one month after receiving an offer from UNC. Bill Belichick's staff has prioritized the 2026 4-star defensive tackle. Ruffin, who plans on taking an official visit to Carolina later this year, was on campus last weekend and spoke about his visit, where the Tar Heels stand, and more. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

2026 Defensive Lineman David Jackson Commits to UNC Football

Following a weekend visit to North Carolina, David Jackson has committed to UNC Football. In addition to UNC, Jackson, a 6-foot-2, 285-pound defensive lineman from Olney (Md.) Our Lady of Good Counsel High, was also offered by Miami, South Florida, Syracuse, and Virginia Tech. Jackson also has set a June 20 official visit with North Carolina. (Inside Carolina)

UNC's 2026 Football Recruiting Class Starting to Take Shape

With the recent addition of 3-star offensive tackle Anthony Hall, North Carolina’s 2026 football recruiting class reached seven members, including six that have come since the turn of the calendar. Its class currently ranks 26th in the country and is the sixth-best in the ACC. Here’s a look at where things stand with the rising senior class for North Carolina: (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Former 4-star UNC defensive end commit Zavion Griffin-Haynes visiting Chapel Hill Wednesday

Rolesville (N.C.) 4-star defensive end Zavion Griffin-Haynes is still considering North Carolina despite his decommitment in November. Once Bill Belichick was tabbed the Tar Heels' new head football coach, the blue-chip recruit made it clear that he was not ruling out a return to UNC’s 2026 football recruiting class. Now he’s set to visit Chapel Hill on Wednesday. (On3.com)

Bill Belichick Trying to Flip 4-Star Georgia Football Commit Jontavius Wyman

Jonesboro High School (Ga.) defensive back Jontavius Wyman, a versatile class of 2026 four-star football recruit, announced his commitment to the Georgia Bulldogs in July. Apparently, that isn't deterring North Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick, who offered Wyman earlier this week. Wyman is ranked as the nation's No. 14 overall cornerback. (Sports Illustrated)

Bill Belichick Offers Two Penn State Football Commits

North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick is trying to flip two Penn State verbal commits. A significant position of need for PSU the past two seasons, wide receiver is a spot James Franklin’s staff remains committed to fixing. On Tuesday, North Carolina offered 4-star Jahsiear Rogers and 3-star Lavar Keys. Both are coveted recruits in the Class of 2026. (Nittany Sports Now)

UNC Football Commit Crew Davis Embraces Taking the Road Less Traveled

When attending UNC became an option for Crew Davis, he understood playing inside Kenan Stadium was on the table, just not as a member of the football program. Davis, a two-sport standout at Iona Prep in New York, was being recruited solely by the UNC lacrosse program. But, when Bill Belichick became UNC's football coach, the interest doubled. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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