Overview

• Four-star safety Jakob Weatherspoon officially flipped from Ohio State to UNC on July 16, adding the No. 177 overall prospect to the class.
• North Carolina’s 2026 haul now stands at 33 commitments, the highest total in the ACC for the cycle.
• The Tar Heels have secured seven four-star recruits among their pledges, underscoring the class’s depth and talent.
• Per Rivals, UNC leads the conference in position-No. 1 commits even as it ranks fourth overall in ACC class standings.
• Bill Belichick’s first college recruiting campaign has disrupted traditional ACC pipelines by attracting elite prospects to Chapel Hill.