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Bill Belichick adds touted LB commit who was previously committed to Arkansas

Keeping It Heel | November 25, 2025

Related Topics: Bill Belichick, Sam Pittman

You can officially add another Class of 2026 commitment to the board for Bill Belichick and the UNC football program.

The latest comes from mid-three-star linebacker prospect Jordan Avinger. He becomes the fifth linebacker who has committed to North Carolina as part of this large recruiting haul.

BREAKING: SC LB Jordan Avinger committed to UNC over West Virginia, he announced on Tuesday afternoon.

Read: https://t.co/TRv7dC1uyj pic.twitter.com/I7b8ls372L— InsideCarolina (@InsideCarolina) November 25, 2025

Things turned quickly for Jordan Avinger

Initially committing to Arkansas in August, Avinger reconsidered his options after Sam Pittman was relieved of his duties.



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