National Signing Day
Seven members of North Carolina's class of 2017 enrolled in early January, the rest are sending in their signed letters of intent today, Wednesday, February 1.
Check back with THI as we roll out the class as the LOIs arrive at UNC.
Dazz Newsome says:
"It was simply the best fit. Great Coaches, players felt like a brotherhood, and a chance for early play time."
Beau Corrales says:
“I love everything about it. The academics, the campus, the football program, you can’t go wrong, UNC has so much to offer.”
Caleb Rozar says:
“They've been a top school and they've been with me from the start of my recruiting process…
and think I can really develop as a college corner and get to the NFL.”
Jeremiah Gemmel says:
“I love how everything there feels like everyone is all one big family.”
Brian Anderson says:
"I think an aspect of my game that I can help benefit the team the most is my sense of football
IQ, I'm very comfortable in high pressure situations."
“With UNC tending to pull their centers a lot, I don't see a problem with me fitting into Coach Kap's blocking schemes. I would consider myself pretty agile for a lineman, which is always a good attribute to bring to the table.”
Malik Robinson says:
“The facilities are great, the campus, the atmosphere, and the academic support system they have is great… I’m a Tar Heel.”
Antwuan Branch says:
"Energy, intensity, and thunder. Go Heels.”
"I'm a very versatile every down back. I can catch the ball, and have to ability to break tackles and go all the way."
Kayne Roberts says:
"I think I'll bring a rare personality to D1 football where I'm not a primadona. I'm just a simple guy from a simple town, that loves to play some hard hitting football."
“I liked the facilities, everything I saw on the campus, and it just felt good being around the team and football offices… I feel at home there.”
Billy Ross says:
"I'm very excited to finally make it official and sign my LOI, and I hope to be bringing some ACC Championships back to Chapel Hill while I'm there.”
“Well I'm a competitor and love to win and I'll do anything to win, while working hard in order to make a big impact.”
Jordan Tucker says:
“How much they have to offer for academics and how they help us players balance everything… ,” He (OL coach Chris Kapilovic) said if I came in and worked hard he could see me getting time to play at tackle next year.
HERE ARE THE EARLY ENROLLEES THAT CAME IN ON JAN. 8.
Combined for 3,345 all-purpose yards, including 2,536 rushing yards, and scored 45 touchdowns as a senior.
Gill had 84 tackles, 34 for loss and 18 sacks as a senior,
Caught 60 balls for 981 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior.
Lawler had 65 tackles, 20 for a loss of yardage and 10 sacks as a senior.
Melton missed his entire senior season, and was rated a Top 60 player in his class before the injury.
Helped lead Cedar Grove to the GHSAA Class AAA state title, the school’s first championship. Scored twice in the state title game.
Played multiple positions on the defensive line, but missed the first five games of his senior season with a foot injury.
Quiron Johnson Offensive Line 6-1 305 Fr. Reidsville, N.C. (Reidsville)
An early enrollee, Johnson is a walk-on and does not have a Rivals bio.
Helped lead Reidsville to a 16-0 record and the school’s 19th state 2A championship as a senior. Anchored an offensive line that helped the Rams average 52.1 points per game.