UNC Football Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football Recruiting.

2026 Running Back Crew Davis Commits to UNC Football

Two-sport standout Crew Davis, on Sunday, became the fifth 2026 football recruit to commit to North Carolina after spending this weekend visiting Chapel Hill. As a junior, Davis was named MaxPreps New York High School Football Player of the Year after rushing for 1,350 yards and 16 touchdowns. He also caught 52 passes for 728 yards and seven scores. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Football Lands Under-The-Radar Defensive Lineman Kamarion Thomas

Kamarion Thomas received a call Sunday from teammate Ameir Morrow, who was visiting UNC, and he had an important message. Thomas, a class of 2025 defensive lineman, was getting a call from Tar Heels coach Bill Belichick. "I was talking to the GOAT," Thomas said. "I was amazed." The plan is for Thomas to sign with UNC on Wednesday. (247 Sports)

UNC Football Lands 2025 Florida Athlete Chanard Clower

With National Signing Day four days away, UNC Football has added Shanard Clower to its 2025 high school haul. Clower, a 5-foot-10, 165-pound slow receiver from Lakeland (Fla.) High, spent this past weekend officially visiting Chapel Hill. Like UNC, nearby UCF also made a late push for Clower, who is the ninth '25 recruit to commit to UNC in the New Year. (Inside Carolina)

2027 athlete Skylar Robinson commits to North Carolina football

Gardena (Calif.) Serra sophomore athlete Skylar Robinson just announced his commitment to North Carolina. It's a been a wild month in the Robinson household. In mid-January, '25 wide out Jadyn Robinson committed to Delaware State and a week later, former Washington receiver Jason Robinson announced his transfer to North Carolina. (Inside Carolina)

Bill Belichick visits Oregon TE commit and UNC two-sport recruit Kendre Harrison

Reidsville, N.C. 4-star tight end Kendre Harrison committed to Oregon on Nov. 30 and is expected to play football and basketball in college. UNC football coach Bill Belichick has a hefty crop of in-state talent to try to keep home. Harrison, the No. 2 player in the state, is currently off the board, but Belichick swung by Reidsville on Friday to check in on Harrison. (On3.com)

In Short Time, Bill Belichick has Added Plenty to UNC's 2025 Football Recruiting Class

Since arriving in Chapel Hill, UNC Coach Bill Belichick has made recruiting a priority. The 72-year old has traveled up and down the east coast, handing out offers to members of all four high school classes. Not only has Belichick helped retain prospects who committed under Mack Brown, but he has also added 10 new members to UNC's 2025 class. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Bill Belichick lands star quarterback Gary Merrill who is also a 5-star UNC Lacrosse commit

North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick has landed the commitment of quarterback Gary Merrill, a two-sport athlete and a 5-star lacrosse recruit who has committed to play both sports for the Tar Heels. "Extremely grateful for the opportunity to play football and lacrosse at the University of North Carolina. Go Heels! Ready to get to work," Merrill posted. (Sports Illustrated)

UNC Quarterback Commit Au'tori Newkirk Rockets to 4-Star Status

Class of 2025 North Carolina quarterback commit Au'tori Newkirk is officially a four-star football recruit, jumping from No. 52 in the 247Sports positional rankings to No. 22. The Norfolk (Va.) Maury High product completed 76.5 percent of his passes for 3,802 yards and 50 touchdowns and rushed for 603 yards and six scores as a senior this past season. (Inside Carolina)

Former Navy linebacker commit Jake Bauer flips to UNC Football

With National Signing Day quickly approaching, UNC Football continues to add to its linebacker position group. On Monday, Jake Bauer became the third linebacker to commit to the Tar Heels in as many days. Bauer originally committed to Navy in June. Air Force, Akron, Army, Boston College, Kent State, Pittsburgh, Temple, and others also have offered. (Inside Carolina)

Defensive Back Justin Lewis Discusses UNC Football Commitment, Bill Belichick

Bill Belichick and the UNC Football staff offered class of 2026 cornerback Justin Lewis on Jan. 17. Three days later, the 3-star recruit committed to the Tar Heels, thanks in part to defensive backs coach Armond Hawkins, who came to UNC from Washington. Lewis discussed playing for Belichick, his relationship with Hawkins, and how he fits into UNC's plans. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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