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 | 247 COMPOSITE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Smalls | QB | Clayton, NC | Clayton HS | Rice University | 4/25/2025 | FBS | n/a |
| Eisa Evans | OL | Pfafftown, NC | Reagan HS | Charlotte | 4/20/2025 | FBS | n/a |
| Alex Voss | WR | Waxhaw, NC | Marvin Ridge HS | Boston College | 4/18/2025 | FBS | 3 Stars |
| Gordon Sellars | WR | Charlotte, NC | Providence Day School | Clemson | 4/18/2025 | FBS | 4 Stars |
| Dorrian Medley | S | Hickory, NC | Hickory HS | Appalachian State | 4/12/2025 | FBS | n/a |
| David Green | K | High Point, NC | High Point Christian | North Carolina | 4/11/2025 | FBS | 3 Stars |
| Rodney Dunham | EDGE | Charlotte, NC | Myers Park HS | Notre Dame | 4/10/2025 | FBS | 4 Stars |
| Ebenezer Ewetade | EDGE | Garner, NC | South Garner HS | Notre Dame | 4/5/2025 | FBS | 4 Stars |
| Gavin Waddell | WR | Rolesville, NC | Rolesville HS | Louisville | 4/3/2025 | FBS | 3 Stars |
| Zaid Lott | QB | Charlotte, NC | Providence Day School | Syracuse | 3/25/2025 | FBS | 3 Stars |
| Trashawn Ruffin | DL | Mount Olive, NC | North Duplin HS | North Carolina | 3/17/2025 | FBS | 4 Stars |
| Donovan Johnson | IOL | Fayetteville, NC | Pine Forest HS | Rutgers | 3/11/2025 | FBS | 3 Stars |
| Tyran Evans | WR | Charlotte, NC | Hough HS | Tennessee | 1/5/2025 | FBS | 3 Stars |
| Kendre Harrison | TE | Reidsville, NC | Reidsville HS | Oregon | 11/30/2024 | FBS | 5 Stars |
| Thomas Davis | LB | Matthews, NC | Weddington HS | Notre Dame | 11/12/2024 | FBS | 4 Stars |
| Camdin Portis | CB | Charlotte, NC | Myers Park HS | Miami | 10/27/2024 | FBS | 4 Stars |
| Ely Hamrick | QB | Asheville, NC | Crest HS | Virginia | 9/16/2024 | FBS | 3 Stars |
| Jacob Smith | QB | Pfafftown, NC | Reagan HS | NC State | 8/6/2024 | FBS | 3 Stars |
| Faizon Brandon | QB | Greensboro, NC | Grimsley HS | Tennessee | 8/3/2024 | FBS | 5 Stars |
April 18, 2025 Update
Four-star wide receiver Gordon Sellars from (Charlotte) Providence Day announced his commitment to Clemson. Sellars had North Carolina A&T among his top six (which also included Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan and South Carolina).
BREAKING: Four-Star WR Gordon Sellars has Committed to Clemson, he tells me for @on3recruits
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 18, 2025
The 6’3 200 WR from Charlotte, NC chose the Tigers over South Carolina, Michigan, & Ohio State
“God’s Blessing!✝️#ALLIN 🐅”https://t.co/s7DxO5AePT pic.twitter.com/NY4MVbtd65
April 10, 2025 Update
Notre Dame picked up its second and third commitment from the Old North State in April, earning pledges from edge rushers Rodney Dunham (Charlotte | Myers Park HS) and Ebenezer Ewetade (Garner | South Garner HS). The Fighting Irish also received a commitment from linebacker Thomas Davis (Matthews | Weddington HS).
North Carolina’s top prospect headed to Tennessee
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