DONE DEAL: North Carolina Tar Heels Officially Confirm Another commitment Of World Class Experience Star To Carolina Nation
hen head coach Bill Belichick and general manager Michael Lombardi arrived in Chapel Hill, they emphasized the importance of building a championship program at North Carolina.
The program took a significant step towards that goal Wednesday, as the Tar Heels signed the nation’s 12th-ranked recruiting class, according to ESPN.
The class features 39 players from 19 different states and one international player. Carolina signed nine defensive backs, seven offensive and defensive lineman, five linebackers, five wide receivers, two tight ends, one quarterback and one punter.
As the largest signing class in the nation with 39, the Tar Heels’ class is a consensus top 20 by all recruiting services, checking in at No. 17 in 247Sports and On3/Rivals. Most of the signees will enroll at Carolina in January and take part in the UNC’s spring practices.
Below is more information on each of the players joining the Carolina Football program.
Jimmy-Phrisco Alo-Suliafu
A native of Fulshear, Texas, where he attended Katy Jordan High School and played for head coach Mike Rabe
Family hails from Hawai’i
Tabbed a MaxPreps All-American
Named to the All-Greater Houston Touchdown Club
Selected as a Polynesian Bowl All-American
Helped lead Katy Jordan to a 9-4 record and the regional round of the playoffs
Tallied 37 tackles, including 13 tackles for loss as a senior
Also had four sacks, two forced fumbles and two quarterback hurries
Recorded 70 tackles with 20 tackles for loss, eight sacks and scored a touchdown as a junior
Missed some time during his sophomore season, but tallied 30 tackles and seven tackles for loss as a freshman
Jordan Avinger
A product of Orangeburg, S.C., plays linebacker at Orangeburg Wilkinson High School
Earned All-Region honors during prep career
Through seven games in senior season, has posted 38 tackles and an interception
In junior campaign, recorded 50 tackles, six tackles for loss and a forced fumble
A three-sport athlete, has also played basketball and baseball during high school
Ashton Blatt
A linebacker from Pittsburgh, Pa., preps at Pittsburgh Central Catholic
A two-time All-Conference honoree during high school career
Through 13 games this fall, recorded 50 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss and 13.5 sacks
As a junior, posted 32 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and seven sacks, winning the WPIAL championship
Father, Andy, played college football at Westminster College
Travis Burgess
A native of Grayson, Georgia, where he attended Grayson High School and played for Santavious Bryant
Selected to participate in the prestigious Elite 11 Finals for the nation’s top high school quarterbacks
Helped lead the Rams to a Georgia 6A State Championship as a junior, finishing the season with a 14-1 record
Helped Grayson finish the 2024 season ranked No. 7 in the MaxPreps Top 25.
Threw for 2,225 yards with 23 TD as a junior, completing 154 passes on 256 attempts (60.2%)
Also rushed 58 times for 596 yards (10.3 YPC) and 4 TD
Julian Burns
A product of Monroe, La., plays defensive back at Neville High School
Has earned All-State recognition during prep career
Through 12 games in senior season, posted 102 tackles, 29.5 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks and two interceptions
During junior campaign, posted 86 tackles and two interceptions
Father, Jeremiah, played college football at UL Monroe
Keeyun Chapman
A product of Jackson, Ala., plays wide receiver at Jackson High School
In six games during senior campaign, posted 15 receptions for 278 yards and two touchdowns
As a junior, recorded 1,322 yards and 19 touchdowns, on 51 catches
A three-sport athlete, also a member of high school’s basketball and track programs
Vodney Cleveland
A native of Montgomery, Alabama, and attended Parker High School and played for head coach Frank Warren
Selected to participate in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Game in 2025 and also named an Army Bowl All-Star
Helped Parker High School finish his senior season with an 8-4 record, falling in the second round of the playoffs
Ended the 2025 season with 37 tackles, including 20 solo stops
Won a state championship in 2024 as a junior with Parker and tallied 50 tackles that year with 10 tackles for loss and seven sacks
Will Conroy
A native of Valley View, Ohio, but played his senior season at IMG Academy for head coach Greg Studrawa
Named a 2025 Under Armour All-American and will participate in the All-America game in January
Helped lead IMG to an undefeated season and the Sunshine State Independent Association State Championship as a senior
Served as a team captain as a junior while playing at St. Ignatius High School
Tabbed an all-region and All-Ohio selection in 2024 and 2023
Also wrestled in high school at St. Ignatius, qualifying for the district championships and was named the team’s newcomer of the year in 2023
Crew Davis
A native of Fairfield, Conn., plays running back at Iona Prep
Named the Max Preps New York State Player of the Year as a junior
In 11 games this fall, recorded 1,257 yards and 15 touchdowns rushing, with 396 yards and three touchdowns receiving
Posted 2,078 total yards and 23 touchdowns during junior campaign, helping Iona Prep win a state championship
A two-sport athlete, intends to also play lacrosse at North Carolina, helping Iona Prep win two-straight state titles
Father, Joshua, played college football at Army
David Davis
A product of Pittsburgh, Pa., plays defensive back at Imani Christian Academy
A first team All-Conference defensive back, running back and kick returner
This fall In 10 games, had 30 tackles, four interceptions and six pass breakups
Voted a team captain during prep career
Kenton Dopson
A defensive back from Miami, Fla., preps at Miami Norland High School
Earned Max Preps All-America honors during high school career
In 10 games during senior season, posted 59 tackles, six interceptions and 28 pass breakups
Helped Miami Norland to a state championship during freshman season
A two-sport athlete, also a member of high school’s track program
Nick Fiumara
A native of Foxboro, Massachusetts, where he attended Belmont Hill High School and played for Anthony Fucillo
Named a team captain as a senior
Earned first team all-conference honors in 2024
Started all four years of high school
Did not allow a sack as a junior and led his team to a 6-3 overall record and NEPSAC Championship
Went 7-2 as a sophomore and won the ISL Championship
Also a standout wrestler, earning all-conference honors as a junior and sophomore
Was also a member of the track and field team every year in high school
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