North Carolina Tar Heels Early Signing Day Tracker: Every Player Coming to the Program in 2026

Player	Position	Height-Weight	High School	Hometown
Keeyun Chapman	WR	6'4", 195 pounds	Notable Offers: Alabama, Ohio State, and Miami	(Jackson, AL)
Notable Offers: Georgia, Alabama, and Michigan	CB	6'1", 185 pounds	Winslow Township HS	(Miami, FL)
C.J. Sadler	ATH	5'10", 175 pounds	In this story	(Detroit, MI)
D.Q. Forkpa	OLB	6'2", 220 pounds	St. Frances Academy	(Baltimore, MD)
Jakob Weatherspoon	CB	5'10", 180 pounds	Avon High School	(Avon, OH)
Viliami Moala	DT	6'3", 340 pounds	Thompson High School	(Alabaster, AL)
Carnell Warren	WR	6'4", 200 pounds	Bluffton High School (Bluffton, SC)	(Bluffton, SC)
Nyqir Helton	WR	6'0", 175 pounds	Enrollment Status: 08/01/2025	(Atco, NJ)
Kymistrii Young	WR	6'2", 185 pounds	Cardinal Mooney HS	(Sarasota, FL)
Zamaurious Robertson	WR	6'0", 175 pounds	Thompson High School	(Dillon, SC)
Carson Sneed	TE	6'6", 240 pounds	Donelson Christian Academy	(Carver High School)
Will Conroy	OG	6'3", 275 pounds	IMG Academy	(Bradenton, FL)
Travis Burgess	QB	6'5", 200 pounds	Grayson High School	(Loganville, GA)
Trashawn Ruffin	DT	6'3", 330 pounds	North Duplin High School	(Calypso, NC)
Zavion Griffin-Haynes	DE	6'6", 225 pounds	Rolesville High School	(Rolesville, NC)
Jayden Griffin-Haynes	OLB	6'2", 200 pounds	Rolesville High School	(Rolesville, NC)
Jaden Jefferson	ATH	5'7", 160 pounds	De La Salle High School	(Concord, CA)
Cooper McCutchan	TE	6'4", 225 pounds	Moeller High School	(Cincinnati, OH)
Lenneil Hall	OG	6'4", 335 pounds	Dexter School	(Brookline, MA)
David Jackson	DT	6'1", 300 pounds	Four-Star Recruit, No.29 QB	(Olney, MD)
Jamarrion Gordon	CB	5'11", 185 pounds	Notable Offers: Alabama, Ohio State, and Miami	(Jackson, AL)
Nick Fiumara	OG	6'5", 290 pounds	Belmont Hill School	(Belmont, MA)
Mason Wilhelm	OG	6'4", 280 pounds	Saint Edward High School	(Lakewood, OH)
Kei’Maurii Miles	WR	6'2", 170 pounds	Trashawn Ruffin on his OV to North Carolina \| Trashawn Ruffin	(Atlanta, GA)
Marcellous Ryan	CB	5'11", 175 pounds	Rolesville High School	(Gardena, CA)
Eli Rickell	OG	6'4", 260 pounds	Wesleyan School	(Norcross, GA)
Aidan Woods	OT	6'5", 250 pounds	Scouting Report: Rangy corner with strong ball skills	(Abingdon, VA)
David Green	K	5'11", 175 pounds	High Point Christian Academy	(High Point, NC)

Position-By-Position Breakdown

Wide receiver and interior offensive line seemed to be the focal point for the Tar Heels in this upcoming class. North Carolina landed seven wide receivers and five guards, which will help desperate needs for the offense.

It is evident that these signees will supply the Tar Heels with more depth, specifically at wide receiver, which needs to be filled out behind Jordan Shipp, who will be the clear WR1.

North Carolina attacked speed and strength, addressing weapons on the outside, while beefing up the trenches on both sides of the ball.

Oct 30, 2021; South Bend, Indiana, USA; A detail of the North Carolina Tar Heels logo on a football during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images | Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

Adding Travis Burgess signals that there needs to be changes made at the quarterback position. Gio Lopez is clearly not the future.

Wide receiver Keeyun Chapman and cornerback Notable Offers: Georgia, Alabama, and Michigan are set to be immediate-impact players on their side of the ball. Chapman should slot in as the WR2 behind Shipp in 2026.

These two players are the top-rated recruits in North Carolina's 2026 class, as Chapman is the 10th-ranked wide receiver, while Dopson III is the 14th-ranked cornerback.

Keeyun Chapman, WR, Notable Offers: Alabama, Ohio State, and Miami, (Jackson, AL)

Dec 6, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; A trio of Cherokee County defenders bring down Jackson's Keeyun Chapman (6) at Protective Stadium in the AHSAA 4A State Championship game. | Gary Cosby Jr. / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

6'4''195 pounds

Four-Star Recruit, No. 10 WR

Notable Offers: Florida State, USC, and Miami

Scouting Report: Terrific down-field threat with elite body control

Enrollment Status: Committed 07/03/2025

Notable Offers: Georgia, Alabama, and Michigan, CB, Winslow Township HS, (Miami, FL)

6'1'', 185 pounds

Four-Star Recruit, No. 14 CB

Notable Offers: Texas, Penn State, Florida

Scouting Report: Rangy corner with strong ball skills

Enrollment Status: Committed 10/15/2025

C.J. Sadler, ATH, In this story, (Detroit, MI)

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph during C.J. Sadler's youth football camp for Detroit kids at Peterson Park on Saturday, June 28, 2025.Sadler, a WR/CB from Detroit Cass Tech, is the top 2026 recruit in Michigan. | Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

5'10, 175 pounds

Our Lady of Good Counsel HS

Notable Offers: Alabama, Ohio State, and Miami

Scouting Report: Elite athlete with game-wrecking speed

Enrollment Status: 08/15/2025

D.Q. Forkpa, OLB, St. Frances Academy, (Baltimore, MD)

6'2", 220 pounds

Four-Star Recruit, No. 13 OLB

Notable Offers: Michigan, Clemson, Miami

Enrollment Status: 10/31/2025

Enrollment Status: 10/31/2025

Jakob Weatherspoon, CB, Avon High School, (Avon, OH)

5'10'', 180 pounds

Enrollment Status: 07/09/2025

Notable Offers: Ohio State, Oregon, and Notre Dame

Scouting Report: Primarily a slot cornerback, lacks size

Enrollment Status: 07/16/2025

Carnell Warren, WR, Bluffton High School (Bluffton, SC)

6'4", 200 pounds

Enrollment Status: 05/21/2025

Notable Offers: Arizona and Virginia Tech

Scouting Report: Physical receiver, great catch radius

Enrollment Status: 07/09/2025

Villiami Moala, DT, Thompson High School, (Alabaster, AL)

Oct 28, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a North Carolina Tar Heels helmet on the field before a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

6'3", 340 pounds

Four-Star Recruit, No. 19 DT

Notable Offers: Oregon, Arizona, BYU

Notable Offers: Arizona and Virginia Tech

Enrollment Status: 08/01/2025

Travis Burgess, QB, Grayson High School, (Loganville, GA)

6'5", 200 pounds

Four-Star Recruit, No.29 QB

De La Salle High School

Scouting Report: Strong athlete with above-average arm strength

Enrollment Status: 05/21/2025

Trashawn Ruffin, DT, North Duplin High School, (Calypso, NC)

6'3", 330 pounds

Four-star recruit, No. 23 DT

In this story

Scouting Report: Elite athlete, quick hands

Enrollment Status: 03/17/2025

Zavion Griffin-Haynes, DE, Rolesville High School, (Rolesville, NC)

Zavion Griffin-Haynes 2026 defensive end from Rolesville High in North Carolina before the game with Florida Atlantic Sept 16, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; at Memorial Stadium. | Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK

6'6", 225 pounds

Four-star recruit, No. 23 DT

Notable Offers: Georgia, Alabama, and Michigan

Scouting Report: Steady pass rusher with strong hands

North Duplin High School

Historical Context & Class Ranking

In the 2026 class, the Tar Heels rank 15th nationally and 2nd in the ACC.

Compared to the last three signing classes, North Carolina had 39 commits in 2026, which is 10 less than 2025, six more than 2024, and 11 more than 2023. However, this current signing class consists of 10 four-star recruits and 29 three-star recruits, which is the most of any of the last three classes.

Year	Total Commits	Four-Star Commits	Three-Star Commits
2026	39	10	29
2025	49	2	27
2024	33	3	24
2023	28	5	15

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