Despite racking up 15 in-state recruits in the 2021 class, UNC had not received a verbal pledge from a North Carolina recruit for the 2022 cycle. That changed on Friday afternoon when outside linebacker Malaki Hamrick committed to the Heels. He made the announcement during a ceremony at his school.
Without a fall season, highlights and game tape are limited for the junior. Regardless, all three recruiting services are currently impressed. A consensus four-star recruit, Hamrick is currently considered a top-10 prospect in the state. His current rankings should excite Tar Heel fans.
Rivals: OLB, 4-star, #135 (national), #14 (position), #5 (state)
ESPN: OLB, 4-star, #223 (national), #22 (position), #7 (state)
247 Sports (organic): OLB, 4-star, #128 (national), #10 (position), #4 (state)
247 Sports (composite): OLB, 4-star, #150 (national), #12 (position), #5 (state)
Currently measured at 6-4, 200 lbs, Hamrick plays high school ball at Shelby High School in Shelby, North Carolina.