Explore Where NC Prospects Have Committed To Play In 2026
North Carolina continues to produce elite high school football talent, and the Class of 2026 looks to be no exception. This page tracks where North Carolina prospects are committing to play college football, from Power Five programs to Group of Five, FCS and beyond.
We’ll update this list regularly as more recruits from the Old North State make their college decisions. Check back for updates, and follow @NCFootballNews on Twitter/X for the latest recruiting news!
2026 North Carolina High School Football Commitments
(Table sorts by name, position, division and more)
| NAME | POS | HOMETOWN | SCHOOL | COMMITTED | DATE | DIVISION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyran Evans | WR | Charlotte, NC | Hough HS | Tennessee | 1/5/2025 | FBS |
| Kendre Harrison | TE | Reidsville, NC | Reidsville HS | Oregon | 11/30/2024 | FBS |
| Thomas Davis | LB | Matthews, NC | Weddington HS | Notre Dame | 11/12/2024 | FBS |
| Camdin Portis | CB | Charlotte, NC | Myers Park HS | Miami | 10/27/2024 | FBS |
| Trashawn Ruffin | DL | Mount Olive, NC | North Duplin HS | Texas A&M | 10/18/2024 | FBS |
| Ely Hamrick | QB | Asheville, NC | Crest HS | Virginia | 9/16/2024 | FBS |
| Jacob Smith | QB | Pfafftown, NC | Reagan HS | NC State | 8/6/24 | FBS |
| Faizon Brandon | QB | Greensboro, NC | Grimsley HS | Tennessee | 8/3/2024 | FBS |
| Zaid Lott | QB | Charlotte, NC | Providence Day | North Carolina | 6/24/2024 | FBS |
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