Where’s home? Tracking 2026 football recruits pledged to NC schools
The 2026 college football recruiting cycle is well underway, and North Carolina college programs have already started building their next class of prospects. This page will strive to track Class of 2026 commitments to in-state programs, from top prospects heading to ACC schools to hidden gems signing with FCS schools, D2 programs and more.
Bookmark this page and check back often for updates as the 2026 recruiting cycle takes shape. Scroll below for more recruiting content.
Division I FBS Schools
Appalachian State Mountaineers
Appalachian State Mountaineers
| NAME | POS | HOMETOWN | SCHOOL | COMMITTED | DATE | 247 RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Bernhard | QB | Ashland, OH | Ashland HS | Appalachian State | 4/25/2025 | 3 Stars |
| Chris Doyle | DL | Bluffton, SC | Bluffton HS | Appalachian State | 4/12/2025 | n/a |
| Dorrian Medley | S | Hickory, NC | Hickory HS | Appalachian State | 4/12/2025 | n/a |
| Xavier Ethan Joseph | DT/EDGE | Covington, Ga. | Eastside HS | Appalachian State | 3/31/2025 | n/a |
| Scottland Dover | OT | Gaffney, SC | Gaffney HS | Appalachian State | 11/7/2024 | 3 Stars |
Charlotte 49ers
Charlotte 49ers
| NAME | POS | HOMETOWN | SCHOOL | COMMITTED | DATE | 247 RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaden Catoe | WR | Greensboro, NC | Grimsley HS | Charlotte | 5/27/2025 | n/a |
| Maddox West | DB | Smyrna, GA | Campbell HS | Charlotte | 4/24/2025 | n/a |
| Josh Hines | DB | Charlotte, NC | Myers Park HS | Charlotte | 4/23/2025 | n/a |
| Eisa Evans | OL | Pfafftown. NC | Reagan HS | Charlotte | 4/20/2025 | n/a |
| Kadarus Hainsworth | WR | Spartanburg, NC | Mountain View Prep | Charlotte | 4/20/2025 | n/a |
| Jarell Turner | DB | Columbia, SC | Richland Northeast HS | Charlotte | 4/12/2025 | n/a |
| Alchino Blakely | DB | Snellville, GA | South Gwinnett HS | Charlotte | 4/8/2025 | n/a |
| Jacob Allen | OL | Jackson, OH | Jackson HS | Charlotte | 4/2/2025 | n/a |
| Maximus Jansenvanvuren | EDGE | Waterford, MI | Waterford Mott HS | Charlotte | 3/31/2025 | 3 Stars |
Duke Blue Devils
Duke Blue Devils
| NAME | POS | HOMETOWN | SCHOOL | COMMITTED | DATE | 247 RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Walker III | QB | Fishers, IN | Hamilton Southeastern | Duke | 4/19/2025 | 3 Stars |
| Chadwicke Cannon | DL | Port Orange, FL | Spruce Creek HS | Duke | 3/27/2025 | n/a |
| Dane Bathurst | DL | Tampa, FL | Plant HS | Duke | 2/10/2025 | 3 Stars |
| Sean Stover | IOL | Prosper, TX | Prosper HS | Duke | 11/25/2024 | 4 Stars |
| Ayden Cain | DL | Gainesville, GA | Gainesville HS | Duke | 8/2/2024 | 3 Stars |
East Carolina Pirates
East Carolina Pirates
| NAME | POS | HOMETOWN | SCHOOL | COMMITTED | DATE | 247 RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhalil Anderson | WR | Washington, DC | Coolidge | East Carolina | 11/1/24 | 3 Stars |
NC State Wolfpack
NC State Wolfpack
| NAME | POS | HOMETOWN | SCHOOL | COMMITTED | DATE | 247 RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koby Sarkodie | S | Gwynn Oak, MD | Milford Mill Academy | NC State | 2/3/25 | 3 Stars |
| Brady Sakowitz | OT | Richmond, Va. | Trinity Episcopal | NC State | 10/14/24 | 3 Stars |
| Jacob Smith | QB | Pfafftown, NC | Reagan HS | NC State | 8/6/24 | 3 Stars |
| Jordan Moreta | LB | Paramus, NJ | Paramus Catholic | NC State | 2/5/25 | 3 Stars |
North Carolina Tar Heels
North Carolina Tar Heels
| NAME | POS | HOMETOWN | SCHOOL | COMMITTED | DATE | 247 RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper McCutchan | TE | Cincinnati, OH | Archbishop Moeller HS | North Carolina | 5/7/2025 | 3 Stars |
| Jimmy-Phrisco Alo-Suliafu | DL | Fulshear, TX | Katy Jordan HS | North Carolina | 4/18/2025 | 3 Stars |
| David Green | K | High Point, NC | High Point Christian | North Carolina | 4/11/2025 | 3 Stars |
| Kei'Maurii Miles | WR | Columbus, GA | Carver HS | North Carolina | 4/7/2025 | 3 Stars |
| O'Mari Johnson | CB | Jackson, MS | Jackson Academy | North Carolina | 4/6/2025 | 3 Stars |
| Darrion Kirksey | WR | Gulfport, MS | Harrison Central HS | North Carolina | 4/4/2025 | 3 Stars |
| Trashawn Ruffin | DL | Mount Olive, NC | North Duplin HS | North Carolina | 3/17/2025 | 4 Stars |
| David Jackson | DL | Olney, MD | Our Lady of Good Counsel | North Carolina | 3/9/2025 | 3 Stars |
| Anthony Hall | OL | Brookline, Mass | Dexter Southfield HS | North Carolina | 2/21/2025 | 3 Stars |
| Zion Smith | IOL | Hyattsville, MD | DeMatha Catholic | North Carolina | 2/10/2025 | 3 Stars |
| Crew Davis | RB | New Rochelle, NY | Iona Preparatory | North Carolina | 2/2/2025 | 3 Stars |
| Jaden Jefferson | ATH | Concord, Calif. | De La Salle | North Carolina | 1/21/2025 | 3 Stars |
| Justin Lewis | CB | Rancho Cucamonga, Calif | Rancho Cucamonga | North Carolina | 1/20/2025 | 3 Stars |
| Marcellous Ryan | CB | Gardena, Calif. | Juniperro Serra | North Carolina | 1/19/2025 | 3 Stars |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Wake Forest Demon DeaconsNone reported as of 5/8/25
Division I FCS Schools
Campbell Camels
Campbell Camels| NAME | POS | HOMETOWN | SCHOOL | COMMITTED | DATE | MORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Price | WR | Charlotte, NC | Mallard Creek HS | Campbell | 5/15/2025 | STORY |
| Hunter Clark | OL | Pembroke, NC | Purnell Swett HS | Campbell | 5/12/2025 | STORY |
| Rahshad Swinton | T/NG | Hickory, NC | Hickory HS | Campbell | 5/11/2025 | STORY |
Davidson Wildcats
Davidson WildcatsNone reported as of 5/8/2025
Elon Phoenix
Elon Phoenix| NAME | POS | HOMETOWN | SCHOOL | COMMITTED | DATE | MORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geren Williams | DL | Hanover, MD | Archbishop Spalding HS | Elon | 5/16/2025 | — |
| Chris Stewart | DE/TE | Andrews, SC | Katy Jordan HS | Elon | 4/12/2025 | STORY |
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs| NAME | POS | HOMETOWN | SCHOOL | COMMITTED | DATE | MORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnie Walton | DB | Shelby, NC | Crest HS | Gardner-Webb | 5/7/2025 | STORY |
North Carolina A&T Aggies
North Carolina A&T AggiesNone reported as of 5/8/2025
North Carolina Central Eagles
North Carolina Central EaglesNone reported as of 5/8/2025
Western Carolina Catamounts
Western Carolina CatamountsNone reported as of 5/8/2025
Division II Schools
None reported as of 5/8/2025
Are We Missing A Commit? Let Us Know
Recruiting moves fast. and we want to keep this list as complete as possible, especially for non-FBS programs.
If you or someone you know has committed to a North Carolina college program for 2026 and is not listed here, tag us on Twitter/X or email us at eric@ncfootballnews.com with the player’s name, high school, position and commitment details. We’ll verify and update the list as quickly as possible!
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