College football’s national signing day is Wednesday, Feb. 7. Here are players from North Carolina high schools who have announced commitments in recent days.
—> See our Feb. 4 high school commit tracker HERE
NOTE: Coaches and prep prospects from North Carolina high schools are encouraged to tag us on Twitter/X with commitment announcements. Also, you can send announcements via email: eric@ncfootballnews.com. We’ll help spread the good news.
Logan Saunders (Bailey | Southern Nash HS)
The three-year varsity starter and two-time Big East all-conference performer plans to sign his letter of intent to attend Barton College this Wednesday. Saunders’ Southern Nash squad won its conference and posted a 10-2 record. Saunders picked off nine passes during his career. He started at safety and quarterback as a prep senior.
Bulldog 💙 pic.twitter.com/pHpRPWpaAu
— Logan Saunders (@logansaunders24) February 5, 2024
Corbin Kerr (Teachey | Wallace-Rose Hill HS)
The 5-10, 200-pound senior running back and outside linebacker will take his talents to Barton College, he announced on social media. Kerr eclipsed 100 rushing yards in all 12 games this past season, finishing with 2,252 yards total with 26 touchdowns (per MaxPreps.com). His longest rush covered 99 yards.
Kerr tallied 1,500 yards and 19 touchdowns as a junior. He rushed for 1,112 yards and 12 scores during his sophomore campaign.
100% committed to Barton University ready to start the next chapter of my life 🐶💙🤍 pic.twitter.com/p4zpppIKB9
— CorbinKerr🌍0️⃣ (@CorbinK705) February 5, 2024
Chancellor Bryant (Charlotte | Ardrey Kell HS)
The all-conference and all-state defensive back returned interceptions for touchdowns in multiple games this past season. Bryant has announced his commitment to Livingstone College on social media this week. He was conference defensive player of the year in 2023.
To whom much is given, much is required. I'm locked in & COMMITTED. Blessed that I will be continuing my academic & athletic career at Livingstone College. Big THANK YOU to my village and support system. @13otispowell @lcbluebears @pepman704 @HawkMgmt @Coachtonyc1 @AKHS_Football pic.twitter.com/v6KXYrmGGT
— Chancellor Bryant (@ChancellorB12) February 6, 2024
Braylon Canales (Concord| Robinson HS)
The 6-3, 290-pounder has announced that he will commit to Barton College. Canales played center and guard for Robinson High. He earned all-conference status in addition to being a three-year honor roll student.
I will be Signing to @barton_fb on Wednesday February 7th, At Jay M Robinson @ 5pm!! @FBCoachSeidel @HOLD2017 @Coach_CainOL @hester_chip pic.twitter.com/OO4bb9dVfy
— Braylon Canales (@BraylonCanales0) February 5, 2024
Caden Hicks (Holly Springs| Holly Springs HS)
The 6-1, 255-pound defensive end/defensive tackle standout announced his commitment to Barton College. Hicks helped Holly Springs win nine games the past two seasons. Per MaxPreps.com, Hicks posted 10.5 tackles-for-loss, 6.5 sacks and 65 total tackles in 2023. He averaged roughly six tackles per game and picked off a pass.
100% committed! Let’s work@FBCoachMariani @COACHMO54 @GoldenHawksFB @bmpetersonsport @eljoseph78 @playfastspeed @CoachBryce34 pic.twitter.com/bmuC9diu7w
— Caden Hicks (@Cadenh52) February 5, 2024
Tate Gibbs (Pinetown| Northside HS)
The 6-3, 285-pound senior, who played on both sides of the ball for Northside, has announced his commitment to Barton College. Gibbs lined up at offensive tackle and defensive tackle. In 28 career games spanning three seasons, Gibbs recorded 84 pancake blocks, per his bio page at MaxPreps.com.
🔵1000% Committed!!🔵 @barton_fb @Coach_CainOL @hester_chip @nhs_pinetown pic.twitter.com/eIBpg9IqP4
— Tate Gibbs (@tategibbs54) February 4, 2024
Jake Lynch (Mooresville| Lake Norman HS)
The 6-3, 300-pounder has announced his intentions to join Barton College‘s program for 2024. Lynch moved to Lake Norman in 2023 after playing at Cox Mill from 2021-23. Lynch primarily played offensive guard for Lake Norman.
I will be signing to @barton_fb on Wednesday February 7th, @ Lake Norman High School in the commons at 8:45am all are welcomed!!!#beuncommon @Coach_CainOL @FB_CoachFitz @CoachOliphant32 @CoachLasker75 @TheLake_FB @hester_chip pic.twitter.com/grxbyvUIzq
— Jake (@248jakee) February 5, 2024
Luke Ellington (Holly Springs| Holly Springs HS)
The 6-4, 245-pounder has already changed his Twitter/X profile to reflect his commitment to Barton College. Ellington played tight end and defensive end as a prep senior at Holly Springs.
100% Committed! Let’s work!💙💙@barton_fb @FBCoachMariani@COACHMO54 @Coach_CainOL @hester_chip @HSHSFB @GoldenHawksFB @rj_maness pic.twitter.com/nwaawIsXTg
— Luke Ellington (@LukeEllington6) February 5, 2024
Miles Baucom (Charlotte | Myers Park HS)
The 6-1 wide receiver announced on social media that he has committed to East Carolina. Baucom scored nine touchdowns for Myers Park this past season and collected all-conference recognition.
Zi’Myier Davis (Raleigh | Wakefield HS)
The 6-0, 155-pounder wide receiver plans to continue his football career at Louisburg College, just one county over from Wakefield. He announced his commitment on social media on Monday evening.
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