Tar Heel Times

UNC Football Flips Fla. CB Nazir Pitchford From Kansas

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:38:00 -0400

Fueled by this weekend’s official visit, North Carolina has completed the flip of 3-star cornerback Nazir Pitchford from Kansas. Pitchford, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound defensive back from Palmetto (Fla.) High, also strongly considered UCF, which hosted him for an official visit during the final weekend of May. Pitchford announced his commitment to UNC on Monday.

Newsletter: OmaHeels Advance, Michael Malone At NBPA Top-100 Camp, Osaruyi Schedules Official Visit

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:18:00 -0400

UNC Baseball is one win away the championship series at the College World Series, Michael Malone was on hand in Omaha between stops on the recruiting trail, 5-star forward Paul Osaruyi is planning an official visit, Tar Heel Football landed 8(!) commitments last week. Plus, 5 new Track & Field All-Americans, and we remember Don Stallings.

UNC Football Lands Commitment from S.C. WR Anthony Williams

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:02:00 -0400

Wide receiver Anthony Williams committed to UNC Football on Sunday evening. The pledge comes one week after Williams, a 6-foot-1, 190-pound standout from Mount Pleasant (S.C) Oceanside Collegiate Academy, completed his official visit to Chapel Hill. He had originally planned to take an official visit to East Carolina this weekend before committing.

Four-Star Edge Brayden Booth Commits to UNC Football

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:50:00 -0400

Four-star edge rusher Brayden Booth committed to UNC Football on his official visit this weekend, becoming the highest-ranked pledge of the Tar Heels' 2027 football recruiting class. Booth, a 6-foot-5, 220-pound defender from South San Antonio High, also took official visits to Baylor and Kansas State, with SMU, Stanford, and TCU rounding out his top six.

Four-Star DL Kaiden Robinson-Vickers Commits to UNC Football

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:20:00 -0400

Before concluding his UNC official visit Sunday, 4-star defensive lineman Kaiden Robinson-Vickers committed to the Tar Heels, becoming the highest-rated recruit in their class. Robinson-Vickers, a 6-foot-3, 265-pound defensive lineman from Dunnellon (Fla.) High School, previously took official visits to NC State and UCF before choosing the Tar Heels.

Alabama Offensive Tackle Hudson Ingalsbe Commits to UNC Football

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:48:00 -0400

UNC Football landed a commitment from 3-star offensive tackle Hudson Ingalsbe on Thursday, the White Plains (Ala.) High product announced. Ingalsbe, the No. 739 player in the 2027 football recruiting class and No. 54 ranked tackle visited Chapel Hill two weeks ago. He also held offers from Arkansas, Florida State, and South Carolina, among others.

Texas LB Aaron Williams Commits to UNC Football

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:35:00 -0400

UNC Football has landed a commitment from three-star linebacker Aaron Williams, less than a week after taking an official visit to Chapel Hill. Williams, who is rated as the No. 520 overall football recruit and No. 46 linebacker in the 2027 class, arrived on campus Friday for his official visit before announcing his pledge to Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels.

Mississippi Offensive Lineman Neal Roberts Commits To UNC Football

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:47:00 -0400

After wrapping up his official visit this weekend, offensive lineman Neal Roberts committed to UNC Football on Tuesday. Roberts, a 3-star recruit from Winona (Miss.) High, arrived in Chapel Hill on Friday for his first official visit of the recruiting calendar. Roberts also held offers from Pittsburgh, Appalachian State, South Florida, Liberty, and others.

UNC Football Lands Commitment From Linebacker Zykee Scott

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:56:00 -0400

High-three-star Pennsylvania linebacker Zykee Scott committed to North Carolina on Tuesday, he tells Inside Carolina. Ranked as the No. 515 player nationally and No. 45 linebacker in the 2027 class according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, Scott arrived for his North Carolina official visit on Friday before announcing his commitment to the Tar Heels.

Noah Spinks Commitment Q&A: 'They're Going to Develop Me Into an NFL QB'

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:33:00 -0400

Three-star quarterback Noah Spinks announced committed to UNC on Monday. A 6-foot-1, 205-pound left-hander from Houston (Texas) Summer Creek High School, Spinks spent the past two weekends taking official visits to his two finalists before making his decision. Spinks spoke with Inside Carolina about why he chose UNC and what comes next.

Class of 2027 QB Noah Spinks Commits to UNC Football

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:06:00 -0400

Following his official visit to Chapel Hill this weekend, quarterback Noah Spinks committed to UNC Football on Monday. Spinks, a product of Summer Creek (Texas) High, arrived on campus Friday for his official visit before announcing his commitment to the Tar Heels a day later. The 6-foot-1, 205-pounder spent the weekend prior officially visiting Utah.

Newsletter: Diamond Heels to Omaha, Wei Lin Update, ACC-SEC Challenge, Two Football Commits

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:36:00 -0400

UNC Baseball is headed back to Omaha for the College World Series, Michael Malone and Carolina Basketball is pursuing another point guard, ACC-SEC Challenge matchups are set, Tar Heel Football landed two commitments while Baseball landed three, Caleb Wilson met "Big Game James," and Drake Maye is giving back in New England.

Maryland flips safety Chuck Roberts from North Carolina

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:50:00 -0400

Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy 3-star safety Chuck Roberts has flipped his commitment from North Carolina to Maryland. Pledged to the Tar Heels since Dec. 29, the 6-foot, 180-pounder now has his sights set on College Park in a big flip for head coach Mike Locksley and the Terrapins. Roberts is the No. 52 safety in the 2027 football recruiting class.

Offensive Lineman Shavezz Dixon Commits To UNC Football

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:05:00 -0400

UNC Football added its second offensive lineman of the week Friday when high-three-star recruit Shavezz Dixon announced his commitment during a ceremony at his high school. The 6-foot-4, 325-pound lineman known as "SteamRoll" from Lee County (Ga.) High, chose the Tar Heels over fellow finalists Florida State, Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh, and Virginia.

Newsletter: UNC Baseball To Super Regionals, Samodurov Commits, Able, Brown, and Thomas Sign

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:12:00 -0400

UNC Baseball advanced to the Super Regional and will host either Texas A&M or USC. It was a big week for Tar Heel Basketball following the commitment of Alexandros Samodurov and signings of Matt Able, Kevin Thomas, and Terrence Brown. UNC Football lost a transfer QB, Volleyball heads overseas, and Sarah Gresham left it all on the field.

Arizona Offensive Lineman Lauifi Tosi Commits to UNC Football

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:12:00 -0400

Following an official visit this weekend, North Carolina Football has landed a commitment from class of 2027 three-star offensive lineman Lauifi Tosi, he confirmed on Monday morning. Tosi, the No. 137 ranked offensive lineman according to Rivals Industry Ranking, arrived in Chapel Hill on Friday after receiving an offer from the Tar Heels in March.

Texas CB Trey Johnson Commits To UNC Football

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:08:00 -0400

Cornerback Trey Johnson announced his commitment to North Carolina on Friday, despite not yet making a campus visit. Johnson, from Cibolo (Texas) Steele High, received his UNC offer from cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins during an evaluation stop in January. Hawkins made an in-home visit Wednesday, during which the commitment occurred.

Newsletter: Henri Veesaar to NBA Draft, 3 UNC Basketball Commitments, New Transfer Portal Targets

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:58:00 -0400

Henri Veesaar declared for the NBA Draft as UNC Basketball landed three transfer portal commitments. Carolina Football hosted recruits and signed four players to NFL contracts. Baseball blasted Duke. The Tar Heels set a new NCAA Track & Field record, won the ACC Women’s Lacrosse title, crowned a new home run queen, and more.

ESPN's Bill Connelly has high praise for UNC football's transfer portal class

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:31:00 -0400

After a dreadful first portal effort, this was a much more Bill Belichick transfer class, featuring three tight ends and explosive Patriot Leaguers in WR Mason Humphrey (Lehigh) and LB Peyton Seelmann (Richmond). He also might have found some discount buys in nickel Ade Willie (Michigan State) and linebacker Derek McDonald (Syracuse), who were solid.

Newsletter: UNC Basketball Coaching Search Coming Into Focus, Portal Losses Begin

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:43:00 -0400

The UNC Basketball coaching search is coming into focus now that Tommy Lloyd and Dusty May have committed to remain with their programs. Transfer portal losses have begun in men’s and women’s basketball, Marcus Paige has found a new coaching home, Football gained one commitment and lost another, and much more.