Amare Patterson commits to UNC football from 2027 class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 10:36 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Four-star wide receiver Amare Patterson has verbally committed to the North Carolina Tar Heels football program on June 20, 2026. Patterson, a 6’1” prospect from Ridgeland, South Carolina, chose UNC over offers from notable programs including Florida, Georgia, and LSU. He is the highest-ranked commit in the Tar Heels' 2027 recruiting class, which now includes 16 players after Patterson's commitment. He had received an offer from UNC approximately one month ago and visited the campus last weekend before making his decision.
- •Patterson is ranked No. 173 nationally and No. 25 among wide receivers.
- •He chose UNC over several SEC and ACC schools.
- •This marks a significant addition to the Tar Heels' 2027 class.
- •He received an offer from UNC a month ago.
- •Patterson visited UNC prior to his commitment.
- 10:36 PMYahoo Sports — UNC football lands four-star wide receiver
"The UNC football program landed a big four-star wide receiver in the 2027 class.
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