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Here’s what Desmond Evans’ historic commitment means to North Carolina

North Carolina has signed the best defensive end in the entire 2020 recruiting class, but how will this commitment impact the future of Tar Heel football?

It’s official: 5-star DE Desmond Evans announced his commitment to the University of North Carolina on Friday afternoon.

16 schools – including Alabama, Clemson, and Ohio State – offered Evans a scholarship. According to ESPN, Evans is the no. 2 overall recruit in the nation and the no. 1 defensive end in the class of 2020. The signing makes Evans the highest-rated prospect the Tar Heels have recruited since DT Marvin Austin in 2007.