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!
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🏈 2026 North Carolina High School Football Commitments
Follow the top high school football prospects from across North Carolina as they commit to college programs across the country. Updated frequently.
| NAME | POS | NC HOMETOWN | SCHOOL | COMMITTED | DATE | DIVISION | READ STORY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaden Catoe | WR | Greensboro, NC | Grimsley HS | Charlotte | 5/27/2025 | FBS | 🏈 Read More |
| William “Tex” Vaughn | TE | Kings Mountain, NC | Kings Mountain HS | Boston College | 5/24/2025 | FBS | 🏈 Read More |
| Khalil Price | WR | Charlotte, NC | Mallard Creek HS | Campbell | 5/15/2025 | FCS | 🏈 Read More |
| Hunter Clark | OL | Pembroke, NC | Purnell Swett HS | Campbell | 5/12/2025 | FCS | 🏈 Read More |
| Rahshad Swinton | T/NG | Hickory, NC | Hickory HS | Campbell | 5/11/2025 | FCS | 🏈 Read More |
| Donnie Walton | DB | Shelby, NC | Crest HS | Gardner-Webb | 5/7/2025 | FCS | 🏈 Read More |
| Aiden Smalls | QB | Clayton, NC | Clayton HS | Rice University | 4/25/2025 | FBS | 🏈 Read More |
| Eisa Evans | OL | Pfafftown, NC | Reagan HS | Charlotte | 4/20/2025 | FBS | 🏈 Read More |
| Alex Voss | WR | Waxhaw, NC | Marvin Ridge HS | Boston College | 4/18/2025 | FBS | 🏈 Read More |
| Gordon Sellars | WR | Charlotte, NC | Providence Day School | Clemson | 4/18/2025 | FBS | — |
| Dorrian Medley | S | Hickory, NC | Hickory HS | Appalachian State | 4/12/2025 | FBS | — |
| David Green | K | High Point, NC | High Point Christian | North Carolina | 4/11/2025 | FBS | — |
| Rodney Dunham | EDGE | Charlotte, NC | Myers Park HS | Notre Dame | 4/10/2025 | FBS | — |
| Ebenezer Ewetade | EDGE | Garner, NC | South Garner HS | Notre Dame | 4/5/2025 | FBS | — |
| Gavin Waddell | WR | Rolesville, NC | Rolesville HS | Louisville | 4/3/2025 | FBS | 🏈 Read More |
| Zaid Lott | QB | Charlotte, NC | Providence Day School | Syracuse | 3/25/2025 | FBS | 🏈 Read More |
| Trashawn Ruffin | DL | Mount Olive, NC | North Duplin HS | North Carolina | 3/17/2025 | FBS | — |
| Donovan Johnson | IOL | Fayetteville, NC | Pine Forest HS | Rutgers | 3/11/2025 | FBS | — |
| 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 | — |
| Ely Hamrick | QB | Asheville, NC | Crest HS | Virginia | 9/16/2024 | FBS | — |
| Jacob Smith | QB | Pfafftown, NC | Reagan HS | NC State | 8/6/2024 | FBS | — |
| Faizon Brandon | QB | Greensboro, NC | Grimsley HS | Tennessee | 8/3/2024 | FBS | 🏈 Read More |
May 24, 2025 Update
Boston College under coach Bill O’Brien has been making in-roads in our state. A second 2026 prospect has committed to the Eagles, Kings Mountain tight end William “Tex” Vaughn. Read more about the all-conference blocker/pass-catcher HERE.
May 12, 2025 Update
Hickory High, a powerhouse 3A program in recent years, has two 2026 players already committed to in-state programs. Rahshad Swinton, a standout two-way lineman, pledged to Campbell on May 11. He joins fellow Hickory junior Dorrian Medley (safety), who committed to Appalachian State in mid-April.
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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