UNC Football program earns commitment from four-star EDGE from the Class of 2026
The UNC football program has added a fearsome edge rusher to its nascent 2026 recruiting class. Four-star recruit Zavion Griffin-Haynes committed to the Tar Heels.
BREAKING: Four-Star EDGE Zavion Griffin- Haynes (2026) has Committed to North Carolina, he tells me for @on3recruits
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) September 8, 2024
The 6’6 230 EDGE from Rolesville, NC chose the Tar Heels over Ohio State, Miami, Tennessee, & NC State
“The Start of Something Special.”https://t.co/gsAblcaqXj pic.twitter.com/GtGJ336l3d
Griffin-Haynes is the second commitment in the Class of 2026 after quarterback Zaid Lott from Charlotte's Providence Day School. He is a 247Sports Composite four-star prospect and ninth overall ranked prospect in North Carolina. Griffin-Haynes is an intriguing high school player, already standing 6-foot-6 but weighing just 220 pounds at 16 years old. He'll be able to add some good weight to that frame when he gets to a college weight program and training table.
Last season at Rolesville High, Griffin-Haynes started at defensive end and tallied 65 tackles (26 for a loss) along with 4.5 sacks and 20 quarterback pressures for the Rams. With that kind of production at a young age, it's no wonder he was pursued by high-major programs in the ACC, Big Ten, and SEC. Griffin-Haynes chose the UNC football program over four other finalists, Ohio State, NC State, Miami, and Tennessee.
A little more seasoning, a little more weight, and some opportunities could see Griffin-Haynes thrive in Chapel Hill. We'll look forward to seeing more of him in two years!
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