Top North Carolina Football Recruits
The highest-rated tracked football recruits from North Carolina, ranked by composite rating with stars, national and state rank, high school, and commitment status. The table shows the top 50 of 171. The deepest positions in the state are defensive linemen, wide receivers, edge rushers.
Updated Jun 10, 2026How rankings and estimates work
- Rated recruits
- 171
- Five-stars
- 3
- Four-stars
- 35
- Nationally ranked
- 167
- Committed
- 49
Class year
Rankings by Class
All classes
Top 50 North Carolina Recruits
| # | Player | High School | Rating | State | Natl | Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Joshua DobsonCB · Class of 2027 | William Amos HoughCornelius, NC | ★★★★★ | #1 | #6 | Uncommitted |
| 2 |  Rodney DunhamEDGE · Class of 2026 | Myers ParkCharlotte, NC | ★★★★★ | #1 | #8 | Notre Dame |
| 3 |  Ekene OgbokoOT · Class of 2026 | South GarnerGarner, NC | ★★★★★ | #2 | #9 | Georgia |
| 4 |  Jaxon DollarTE · Class of 2027 | East LincolnDenver, NC | ★★★★ | #2 | #19 | Uncommitted |
| 5 |  Ebenezer EwetadeEDGE · Class of 2026 | South GarnerGarner, NC | ★★★★ | #3 | #38 | Notre Dame |
| 6 |  Faizon BrandonQB · Class of 2026 | GrimsleyGreensboro, NC | ★★★★ | #4 | #40 | Tennessee |
| 7 |  Braylon ClarkWR · Class of 2028 | Providence Day SchoolCharlotte, NC | ★★★★ | #1 | #7 | Uncommitted |
| 8 |  Kendre' HarrisonTE · Class of 2026 | ReidsvilleReidsville, NC | ★★★★ | #5 | #69 | Oregon |
| 9 |  Xavier HasanCB · Class of 2027 | Cardinal GibbonsRaleigh, NC | ★★★★ | #3 | #33 | Uncommitted |
| 10 |  Aiden HarrisDL · Class of 2026 | WeddingtonWeddington, NC | ★★★★ | #6 | #88 | South Carolina |
| 11 |  Keshawn StancilDL · Class of 2026 | ClaytonClayton, NC | ★★★★ | #7 | #91 | Miami |
| 12 |  Cassell CruickshankEDGE · Class of 2028 | E E SmithFayetteville, NC | ★★★★ | #2 | #12 | Uncommitted |
| 13 |  Rashad StreetsEDGE · Class of 2027 | MillbrookRaleigh, NC | ★★★★ | #4 | #47 | Uncommitted |
| 14 |  Grant LawlessQB · Class of 2026 | East LincolnDenver, NC | ★★★★ | #8 | #136 | Wake Forest |
| 15 |  AJ Randle Jr.LB · Class of 2027 | GarnerGarner, NC | ★★★★ | #5 | #57 | Uncommitted |
| 16 |  PJ DeanDL · Class of 2026 | West ForsythClemmons, NC | ★★★★ | #9 | #178 | Georgia |
| 17 |  Jalaythan MayfieldLB · Class of 2027 | LincolntonLincolnton, NC | ★★★★ | #6 | #124 | Uncommitted |
| 18 |  Gordon SellarsWR · Class of 2026 | Providence Day SchoolCharlotte, NC | ★★★★ | #10 | #222 | Clemson |
| 19 |  Domonic Williams JrCB · Class of 2028 | JacksonvilleJacksonville, NC | ★★★★ | #3 | #47 | Uncommitted |
| 20 |  Grayson WilliamsIOL · Class of 2028 | Southeast RaleighRaleigh, NC | ★★★★ | #4 | #51 | Uncommitted |
| 21 |  Davion JonesS · Class of 2027 | William Amos HoughCharlotte, NC | ★★★★ | #7 | #201 | Uncommitted |
| 22 |  Samari MatthewsCB · Class of 2026 | William Amos HoughHuntersville, NC | ★★★★ | #11 | #269 | Texas |
| 23 |  J.B. ShabazzOT · Class of 2026 | East ForsythWinston Salem, NC | ★★★★ | #12 | #271 | North Carolina |
| 24 |  Kosci BarnesCB · Class of 2026 | GrimsleyGreensboro, NC | ★★★★ | #13 | #286 | South Carolina |
| 25 |  Cory CunninghamDL · Class of 2028 | ProvidenceCharlotte, NC | ★★★★ | #5 | #64 | Uncommitted |
| 26 |  Zion DobsonCB · Class of 2028 | East ForsythKernersville, NC | ★★★★ | #6 | #79 | Uncommitted |
| 27 |  Kaden CraftQB · Class of 2028 | Lake NormanMooresville, NC | ★★★★ | #7 | #133 | Uncommitted |
| 28 |  Ryan PetersonLB · Class of 2028 | William Amos HoughCornelius, NC | ★★★★ | #8 | #137 | Uncommitted |
| 29 |  Azhir WaddellDL · Class of 2028 | IMG AcademyGreensboro, NC | ★★★★ | #21 | #154 | Uncommitted |
| 30 |  Nate DollardCB · Class of 2028 | Charlotte Country DayCharlotte, NC | ★★★★ | #9 | #199 | Uncommitted |
| 31 |  John ArcherDL · Class of 2027 | Seventy-FirstFayetteville, NC | ★★★★ | #8 | #230 | Uncommitted |
| 32 |  Nate KambaDL · Class of 2027 | Corvian Community SchoolCharlotte, NC | ★★★★ | #11 | #237 | Uncommitted |
| 33 |  Quinton CypherLB · Class of 2027 | MillbrookRaleigh, NC | ★★★★ | #9 | #262 | Uncommitted |
| 34 |  Anthony RobertsWR · Class of 2027 | RolesvilleRolesville, NC | ★★★★ | #10 | #299 | Uncommitted |
| 35 |  Elijah LittlejohnLB · Class of 2026 | West CharlotteCharlotte, NC | ★★★★ | #17 | #398 | Georgia |
| 36 |  Tyreek CopperWR · Class of 2026 | KinstonKinston, NC | ★★★★ | #15 | #522 | NC State |
| 37 |  Jaylen KingLB · Class of 2026 | ClevelandClayton, NC | ★★★★ | #16 | #1408 | Colorado State |
| 38 |  Aedyn BuchananOT · Class of 2026 | PageGreensboro, NC | ★★★★ | #14 | #2276 | Uncommitted |
| 39 |  Antonio FlowersDL · Class of 2028 | West MecklenburgCharlotte, NC | ★★★ | #10 | #227 | Uncommitted |
| 40 |  Tyson WilliamsEDGE · Class of 2028 | ShelbyShelby, NC | ★★★ | #11 | #229 | Uncommitted |
| 41 |  Skylar AlstonLB · Class of 2028 | Cardinal GibbonsRaleigh, NC | ★★★ | #12 | #248 | Uncommitted |
| 42 |  Camdin PortisCB · Class of 2026 | Myers ParkCharlotte, NC | ★★★ | #20 | #285 | Miami |
| 43 |  Thomas Davis Jr.LB · Class of 2026 | WeddingtonMatthews, NC | ★★★ | #23 | #298 | Notre Dame |
| 44 |  Joseph GibbsATH · Class of 2028 | Southeast AlamanceBurlington, NC | ★★★ | #14 | #301 | Uncommitted |
| 45 |  Leo DelaneyIOL · Class of 2026 | Providence Day SchoolCharlotte, NC | ★★★ | #22 | #349 | Clemson |
| 46 |  Marquis BryantS · Class of 2027 | RolesvilleRolesville, NC | ★★★ | #16 | #386 | Uncommitted |
| 47 |  Andrew HarrisLB · Class of 2026 | WeddingtonMatthews, NC | ★★★ | #18 | #413 | South Carolina |
| 48 |  Jayden BroadieEDGE · Class of 2027 | RolesvilleRaleigh, NC | ★★★ | #13 | #427 | Uncommitted |
| 49 |  Andrew RogersEDGE · Class of 2027 | GrimsleyGreensboro, NC | ★★★ | #12 | #428 | Uncommitted |
| 50 |  Antwan McKoyDL · Class of 2027 | Saint PaulsSaint Pauls, NC | ★★★ | #14 | #464 | Uncommitted |
Estimated
North Carolina Recruits by Estimated NIL Value
| # | Player | School | Est. NIL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faizon BrandonQB · Class of 2026 | Tennessee | $864K |
| 2 | Ekene OgbokoOT · Class of 2026 | Georgia | $415K |
| 3 | Kendre' HarrisonTE · Class of 2026 | Oregon | $372K |
| 4 | Joshua DobsonCB · Class of 2027 | William Amos Hough | $362K |
| 5 | Rodney DunhamEDGE · Class of 2026 | Notre Dame | $312K |
Where the depth is
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the top-ranked football recruit from North Carolina?+–
Joshua Dobson is the highest-rated tracked football recruit from North Carolina (William Amos Hough) in the Class of 2027, ranked No. 6 nationally.
How many rated football recruits are there from North Carolina?+–
171 North Carolina recruits carry a published star or composite rating across the 2026–2028 classes, including 3 five-stars and 35 four-stars. 49 have announced a college commitment.
How are North Carolina recruits ranked here?+–
Recruits are ordered by composite recruiting rating, then national rank, then the published state rank. Only players with a rating signal are included, so the list reflects evaluated prospects rather than every name in the database.
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NIL values shown are estimates based on publicly available information, including social reach and reported partnerships — they are not confirmed compensation. Reported deals are based on public sources; financial terms of most deals are not publicly disclosed. Estimated values originate from On3's published NIL valuation.