The 2026 college football recruiting cycle is already underway, and North Carolina college programs have already started building their next class of standouts. 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.
Division I FBS Schools
Appalachian State Mountaineers
| NAME | POS | HOMETOWN | SCHOOL | COMMITTED | DATE | 247 RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottland Dover | OT | Gaffney, SC | Gaffney HS | Appalachian State | 11/7/24 | 3 Stars |
Charlotte 49ers
None reported as of 2/16/25
Duke Blue Devils
| NAME | POS | HOMETOWN | SCHOOL | COMMITTED | DATE | 247 RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Stover | IOL | Prosper, TX | Prosper HS | Duke | 11/25/24 | 4 Stars |
| Jude Hall | WR | Greenville, SC | Christ Church Episcopal | Duke | 12/9/24 | 3 Stars |
| Dane Bathurst | DL | Tampa, FL | Plant HS | Duke | 2/10/25 | 3 Stars |
| Ayden Cain | DL | Gainesville, GA | Gainesville HS | Duke | 8/2/24 | 3 Stars |
East Carolina Pirates
None reported as of 2/16/25
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 | n/a |
North Carolina Tar Heels
| NAME | POS | HOMETOWN | SCHOOL | COMMITTED | DATE | 247 RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Smith | IOL | Hyattsville, MD | DeMatha Catholic | North Carolina | 2/10/25 | n/a |
| Crew Davis | RB | New Rochelle, NY | Iona Preparatory | North Carolina | 2/2/25 | 3 Stars |
| Jaden Jefferson | ATH | Concord, Calif. | De La Salle | North Carolina | 1/21/25 | 3 Stars |
| Justin Lewis | CB | Rancho Cucamonga, Calif | Rancho Cucamonga | North Carolina | 1/20/25 | 3 Stars |
| Marcellous Ryan | CB | Gardena, Calif. | Juniperro Serra | North Carolina | 1/19/25 | 3 Stars |
| Zaid Lott | QB | Charlotte, NC | Providence Day | North Carolina | 6/24/24 | 3 Stars |
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
None reported as of 2/16/25
Division I FCS Schools
Campbell Camels
None reported as of 2/16/25
Davidson Wildcats
None reported as of 2/16/25
Elon Phoenix
None reported as of 2/16/25
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs
None reported as of 2/16/25
North Carolina A&T Aggies
None reported as of 2/16/25
North Carolina Central Eagles
None reported as of 2/16/25
Western Carolina Catamounts
None reported as of 2/16/25
Division II Schools
None reported as of 2/16/2025
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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