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UNC Football Adds 6’5”, 240-Pound TE to Recruiting List

This 6'5'' 240-pound tight end recently received an offer from North Carolina.
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Sep 1, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick on the sidelines in the fourth quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Sep 1, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick on the sidelines in the fourth quarter at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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With North Carolina's Class of 2026 being one of the largest in the country, head coach Bill Belichick knows it's time to look ahead. When it comes to the Class of 2027, look no further than Olafemi Hunter.

Hunter, a 6'5'' 240-pound tight end, currently plays for Grayson High School in Loganville, GA. He's starting to pick up the pace in terms of offers, but now UNC is the latest to throw one his way. Looking at his size and stature alone, Belichick knows this is a player he could easily see fitting in with the Tar Heels.

UNC has only one tight end, Carson Sneed, committed in 2026. Their Class of '26 may be large, but it's lacking at the tight end position. Belichick knows how crucial that position can be, so he's already setting his sights on a 2027 target.

Olafemi Hunter Receives Offer From UNC

At this stage in Hunter's recruitment, UNC may be the best team to offer. According to 247Sports, USF, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, and Western Kentucky are the other teams interested. While there's still plenty of time for Hunter to develop as a player and catch other teams' attention, he's been relatively quiet so far.

Hunter's pinned post on social media says his current top speed is 19.7 miles per hour. For a sophomore, that's quite impressive, especially knowing how big a player he is for only being 16 years old.

UNC has an eye for talent, and this could end up being a steal. Hunter is far from announcing his commitment or anything like that, but Tar Heels fans should be intrigued by what he brings to the table.

Get To Know Olafemi Hunter

Earlier this month, Six Star Football put together a report on Hunter:

  • "At 6'5'' 240, Hunter's combination of movement skills and natural hands make him a reliable target in all situations. He's a smooth route runner for his size, changing direction easily and creating matchup problems against both safeties and linebackers."

They continued, "The blend of size, coordination, and football IQ makes him one of the more refined 2027 tight ends in Georgia."

Oct 30, 2021; South Bend, Indiana, USA; A detail of the North Carolina Tar Heels logo on a football during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images | Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

They also took a deep dive into his recruitment journey thus far, which included a visit to Coastal Carolina on October 11. UNC has yet to set up a visit with Hunter, though their lone remaining home game is on November 22 vs. Duke.

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Jordon Lawrenz
JORDON LAWRENZ

Jordon Lawrenz serves as the Eastern United States College Recruiting beat writer On SI. Jordon is an accomplished writer covering the NFL, MLB, and college football/basketball. He has contributed to PFSN’s and Heavy’s NFL coverage. Having graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay with a Sports Communication and Journalism degree, Jordon fully embraced the sports writing lifestyle upon his relocation to Florida.