UNC football fights to keep four-star edge rusher Brayen Booth committed
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 3:26 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
North Carolina football faces pressure from Baylor for four-star recruit Brayen Booth, who committed in June 2026. Despite his commitment, Booth has maintained contact with Baylor and is expected to visit Waco this fall. The edge rusher, a key member of UNC's 2027 class, is from San Antonio, Texas, heightening Baylor’s interest in bringing him closer to home. Currently, sources indicate that Booth is undecided but has been receptive to Baylor's recruiting efforts.
- •Brayen Booth is a four-star edge rusher committed to UNC.
- •Baylor is attempting to recruit Booth despite his commitment.
- •Booth has shown interest in visiting Baylor later this fall.
- •He committed to UNC after an official visit in June 2026.
- •Booth's home is in San Antonio, Texas, influencing Baylor's recruitment.
- 3:26 PMYahoo Sports — UNC football may have to fight off Big 12 team for four-star commit
"The Baylor Bears are reportedly showing interest in a committed four-star UNC football recruit.
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