North Carolina has landed another highly-touted in-state football recruit. On Friday, athlete Gabe Stephens verbally committed to the Heels. Inside Carolina first reported the commitment.
The 6’3, 195-pound athlete plays Mountain Island Charter in Mount Holly, North Carolina. A consensus four-star recruit by 247 Sports, Rivals, and ESPN, Stephens’ commitment continues to emphasize UNC’s focus on elite defensive talent. His current rankings are listed below.
Rivals: Cornerback, 4-star, NR (national), #17 (position), #11 (state)
ESPN: Safety, 4-star, no rankings listed
247 Sports (organic): Athlete, 4-star, #127 (national), #9 (position), #8 (state)
247 Sports (composite): Athlete, 4-Star, #240 (national, #17 (position), #13 (state)
As always, rankings are fluid and it’s still early in the 2021 ranking process.