Top North Carolina Football Recruits — Class of 2028
The highest-rated Class of 2028 football recruits from North Carolina, ranked by composite rating with stars, national and state rank, high school, and commitment status. The class is deepest at defensive lineman, edge rusher, linebacker.
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- Rated recruits
- 39
- Five-stars
- 0
- Four-stars
- 12
- Committed
- 0
- Uncommitted
- 39
Class year
North Carolina by Class
Top 39
Class of 2028 North Carolina Rankings
| # | Player | High School | Rating | State | Natl | Est. NIL | Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence Day SchoolCharlotte, NC | ★★★★ | #1 | #7 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 2 | E E SmithFayetteville, NC | ★★★★ | #2 | #12 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 3 | JacksonvilleJacksonville, NC | ★★★★ | #3 | #47 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 4 | Southeast RaleighRaleigh, NC | ★★★★ | #4 | #51 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 5 | ProvidenceCharlotte, NC | ★★★★ | #5 | #64 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 6 | East ForsythKernersville, NC | ★★★★ | #6 | #79 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 7 | Lake NormanMooresville, NC | ★★★★ | #7 | #133 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 8 | William Amos HoughCornelius, NC | ★★★★ | #8 | #137 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 9 | IMG AcademyGreensboro, NC | ★★★★ | #21 | #154 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 10 | Eastern AlamanceMebane, NC | ★★★★ | #10 | #193 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 11 | Southeast RaleighRaleigh, NC | ★★★★ | #11 | #198 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 12 | Charlotte Country DayCharlotte, NC | ★★★★ | #9 | #199 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 13 | West MecklenburgCharlotte, NC | ★★★ | #10 | #227 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 14 | ShelbyShelby, NC | ★★★ | #11 | #229 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 15 | Cardinal GibbonsRaleigh, NC | ★★★ | #12 | #248 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 16 | Southeast AlamanceBurlington, NC | ★★★ | #14 | #301 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 17 | Trinity Christian SchoolFayetteville, NC | ★★★ | #17 | #331 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 18 | Saint PaulsSaint Pauls, NC | ★★★ | #13 | #536 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 19 | BroughtonRaleigh, NC | ★★★ | #15 | #338 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 20 | Providence Day SchoolCharlotte, NC | ★★★ | #13 | #583 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 21 | PageGreensboro, NC | ★★★ | #12 | #833 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 22 | GrimsleyGreensboro, NC | ★★★ | #24 | #902 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 23 | South MecklenburgCharlotte, NC | ★★★ | #21 | — | — | Uncommitted | |
| 24 | Mallard CreekCharlotte, NC | ★★★ | #17 | #500 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 25 | ShelbyShelby, NC | ★★★ | #18 | #712 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 26 | Lake NormanCharlotte, NC | ★★★ | #28 | — | — | Uncommitted | |
| 27 | Marvin RidgeWaxhaw, NC | ★★★ | #19 | #505 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 28 | NortheasternElizabeth City, NC | ★★★ | #22 | #770 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 29 | ChambersCharlotte, NC | ★★★ | #83 | #775 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 30 | William Amos HoughDavidson, NC | ★★★ | #20 | #808 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 31 | Kayden WeeksDL · Class of 2028 | West RowanMount Ulla, NC | ★★★ | #35 | #1099 | — | Uncommitted |
| 32 | WesternRaleigh, NC | ★★★ | #39 | #1151 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 33 | Jay M RobinsonConcord, NC | ★★★ | #28 | #905 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 34 | Ja'Quez JohnsonEDGE · Class of 2028 | SouthernDurham, NC | ★★★ | #31 | #976 | — | Uncommitted |
| 35 | Guy VannDL · Class of 2028 | GrimsleyGreensboro, NC | ★★★ | #33 | #1064 | — | Uncommitted |
| 36 | West IredellStatesville, NC | ★★★ | #24 | #842 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 37 | Landen HardingDL · Class of 2028 | Jay M RobinsonConcord, NC | ★★★ | #37 | #1125 | — | Uncommitted |
| 38 | Davie CountyMocksville, NC | — | — | — | — | Uncommitted | |
| 39 | AshevilleAsheville, NC | — | — | — | — | Uncommitted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the top 2028 football recruit from North Carolina?+–
Braylon Clark is the highest-rated tracked Class of 2028 football recruit from North Carolina (Providence Day School), a wide receiver ranked No. 7 nationally.
How many North Carolina recruits in the Class of 2028 are still uncommitted?+–
39 of the 39 rated Class of 2028 recruits from North Carolina have not announced a college commitment; 0 have. Commitment status updates as public announcements are published.
How are Class of 2028 North Carolina recruits ranked?+–
Recruits are ordered by composite recruiting rating, then national rank, then the published state rank. Only players with a rating signal are included.