Following Where North Carolina’s Class of 2027 Commits to Play College Football
North Carolina’s Class of 2027 is just beginning to take shape — but early indicators suggest another deep and talented group of high school football prospects is on the rise. This page tracks where the state’s top 2027 players are committing to play college football, from the FBS “Power Four” to the FCS and other divisions.
We’ll update this tracker regularly as more North Carolina football recruits make their college decisions. Follow NC Football News on Twitter/X for the latest breaking news and commitment updates.
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🏈 2027 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 state and country. Sortable by school, division, name, date, etc.
To read more on a particular player, click on the Profile link.
🕒 Last updated: January 27, 2026
| NAME | POS | HT | WT | HOMETOWN (NC) | HIGH SCHOOL | COMMITTED TO | STATUS | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Kalama | EDGE | 6-2 | 265 | Pfafftown, NC | Reagan HS | Duke | Verbal 12/16/2025 | 88 tackles, 29.5 TFLs, 9 sacks over 13 games in ’25 |
| Griffin Cockerham | TE | 6-4 | 215 | Raleigh, NC | Cardinal Gibbons HS | NC State | Verbal 9/23/2025 | Two-way player made 53 tackles, 14.0 TFLs, 10 sacks in 2025 |
| Christian Freeman | RB | 5-9 | 190 | Raleigh, NC | Southeast Raleigh HS | NC State | Verbal 7/4/2025 | 1,236 rushing yards, 15 TDs in 2025; 7 games, 100+ yds |
| Amir Brown | RB | 5-10 | 200 | Rolesville, NC | Rolesville HS | Nebraska | Verbal 11/23/2025 | Decommitted from UNC; 285 yards, 5 TDs vs. Broughton 10/3/25 |
| Marquis Bryant | SAF | 6-0 | 190 | Rolesville, NC | Rolesville HS | North Carolina | Verbal 12/16/2025 | 4-star prospect (247Sports) had 7 INTs, 32 tackles in 2025 |
| Xavier “Zay” Hasan | CB | 5-11 | 195 | Raleigh, NC | Cardinal Gibbons HS | Notre Dame | Verbal 12/15/2025 | Top 100 prospect nationally; 3 INTs during 2025 season |
| Sean Kraft | LS | 6-4 | 215 | Asheville, NC | Asheville Christian | Notre Dame | Verbal 6/24/2025 | Ranked No. 1 longsnapper in the nation by Rubio Longsnapping |
| Quinton Cypher | LB | 6-2 | 220 | Raleigh, NC | Millbrook HS | Ohio State | Verbal 12/19/2025 | 4-star prospect (247Sports) had 181 tackles, 48 TFLs for 8A runners-up |
| Charlie Reece | OT | 6-5 | 255 | Winston-Salem, NC | Oak Grove HS | Wake Forest | Verbal 2/5/2026 | Picked WF over winter 2026 offers from Liberty, Elon |
| Steele Fletcher | WR | 5-7 | 160 | Charlotte, NC | Providence Day School | Wake Forest | Verbal 2/12/2026 | 2025 state champion has great speed, explosive kick-return skills |
🔗 More Recruiting & High School Football Coverage
- 2026 Recruit Tracker: See where players from North Carolina’s 2026 class have committed
- High School Football Scoreboard Hub: Scores, updates and playoff brackets from the 2025 season
- Recruiting News Feed: Read the latest commitment headlines and recruiting news