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UNC football adds linebacker Treveon Lewis to its 2027 recruiting class

After seeing what his cousin has accomplished this season, committing to UNC seems like a no-brainer for the Georgia native.
ByNick Delahanty
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Nov 7, 2026; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick on the field before the start of the game against the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Nov 7, 2026; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick on the field before the start of the game against the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Bill Belichick and the UNC football program have added another piece to their 2027 recruiting class, and this latest commitment comes with an interesting family connection.

Treveon Lewis, a linebacker from East Paulding High School in Dallas, Georgia, announced his commitment to the Tar Heels on Thursday, becoming the program's 18th pledge in the recruiting cycle. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker is the cousin of current UNC tight end Jelani Thurman, who has emerged as one of the Tar Heels' most productive offensive weapons this season.

It's possible that the cousins will get to share the field in Chapel Hill next season.

Treveon Lewis gives UNC another promising defensive addition

Lewis has been putting together an outstanding senior season at East Paulding, helping lead his high school program to a perfect 10-0 record. During the regular season, Lewis recorded 82 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, and 9 quarterback hurries; he also had an interception, two pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and a blocked punt, showcasing his ability to impact games in several ways.

Those numbers alone can helhelp explain why UNC made a strong push to secure his commitment.

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Lewis attended each of the Tar Heels' previous two home games and received an offer during his visit for the Syracuse game.

That visit clearly made an impression on him.

His commitment gives the Tar Heels their fifth linebacker pledge in the 2027 class, joining Theo Wilson, Aaron Williams, Tasheem Butler and Zykee Scott. While Georgia State and UNLV also extended scholarship offers, Lewis ultimately chose Chapel Hill to continue his football career.

Having a familiar face already on the roster certainly adds another intriguing element to his decision.

Thurman has been one of UNC's biggest success stories this season, making an immediate impact after transferring from Ohio State. The talented tight end recently tied the program's single-season touchdown record for his position, putting together a remarkable breakout season.

Now, his cousin is preparing to follow him to Chapel Hill.

For Belichick and his staff, this commitment represents another step toward building the program's future. While the program has thrived by adding veteran linebackers via the transfer portal, Belichick would love nothing more than to develop the next wave of players at this position, setting the future up nicely to bolster this unit with talent and depth.

The addition of Lewis could certainly help make that dream a reality for the Tar Heels.

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