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02-07-2025
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UNC class of 2026 quarterback commit adds fourth star on 247Sports
The North Carolina Tar Heels are quietly building one of the top 2026 recruiting classes across college football – and continue adding talent seemingly every day. UNC's 2026 class is highlighted by four separate 4-star recruits: in-state edge rusher Zavion Griffin-Haynes, defensive tackle Trashawn Ruffin, safety Jamarrion Gordon and quarterback Travis Burgess. North Carolina has 20+ recruits in its next class, which should continue growing, particularly if there's on-field success in Chapel Hill this fall. Advertisement Burgess, who plays at Grayson High School in Loganville (Ga.), will join a 2026 Tar Heels quarterback room that includes 2025 signee Bryce Baker and South Alabama transfer Gio Lopez. As Burgess prepares to play his final football season before arriving at UNC, he recently gained some good news, earning a fourth star on his 247Sports recruiting profile. Burgess is currently the 16th-ranked quarterback nationally – and the 27th-ranked player overall in Georgia. 247Sports called Burgess, who wowed at the Elite 11 finals, "One of the most impressive players in Los Angeles – and (he) was constantly able to turn heads with his ball placement." As mentioned previously, Burgess will join Baker and Lopez in North Carolina's 2026 QB room. Baker is a freshman – and there's a strong likelihood he stays in Chapel Hill for Year Two, given the fact he gave the Tar Heels one of their earliest, class of 2025 commitments. Advertisement Lopez will enter his redshirt sophomore season this fall, competing with Baker and Johnson for the starting job. If Lopez wins the starting gig and plays well during his first year as a Tar Heel, he should return in 2026. Burgess is a major recruiting victory for UNC, choosing it over the likes of more successful programs in Wisconsin and Auburn. Can Burgess be the next great North Carolina quarterback? Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions. This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC football commit Travis Burgess gains fourth star on 247Sports
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25-06-2025
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Class of 2026 defensive lineman tabs UNC among finalists
The UNC football program is trying to further capitalize on its already-strong 2026 recruiting class, which ranks top 15 nationally across college football. North Carolina already has several commitments in its 2026 class, highlighted by a trio of 4-stars in edge rusher Zavion Griffin-Haynes, quarterback Travis Burgess and defensive tackle Trashawn Ruffin. The Tar Heels typically land a ton of in-state talent, with a few North Carolina natives in their 2026 class, but Bill Belichick's arrival as head coach is also attracting out-of-state prospects. Advertisement In less than two weeks, UNC could gain its 22nd commitment. On Tuesday, Class of 2026 3-star defensive lineman Manoah Fuapusa included the Tar Heels amongst his final three destinations. Joining North Carolina amongst Fuapusa's finalists are Arizona and Colorado, a pair of former Pac-12 schools now in the Big 12. According to Fuapusa's 247Sports recruiting profile, he is the 67th-ranked prospect from California – and 89th-ranked defensive line prospect nationally. If Fuapusa commits to UNC, he'll be the seventh defensive line prospect to do so. The Tar Heels already have verbals from Zavion and Jayden Griffin-Haynes, Ashton Blatt, Jimmy-Phrisco Phillips, Ruffin and David Jackson. Advertisement Though 2024 was another mediocre finish for North Carolina, its defensive line was undoubtedly a team strength, headlined by names like Kaimon Rucker and Beau Atkinson. This coming fall will be a different story for UNC, which replaces every 2024 starter. Belichick added some big names to fill starting spots along his new program's D-line, with Penn State transfer Vilbert Smith and UConn transfer Pryce Yates headlining that important group. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions. This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC football makes final 3 for 2026 defensive lineman Manoah Fuapusa
