JUST IN: Shocking Twist! 4-Star Rated Player Decommits from North Carolina Tar Heels

Four-star player decommits from North Carolina following Mack Brown’s firing. Rolesville (NC) High four-star is back on the market. The 6-6, 220-pounder from the class of 2026 has decided to decommit from North Carolina, a program he initially committed to back on Sept. 8.

This comes following the news that North Carolina had fired head coach Mack Brown. Rolesville (NC) High four-star edge rusher Zavion Griffin-Haynes is back on the market. The 6-6, 220-pounder from the class of 2026 has decided to decommit from North Carolina, a program he initially committed to back on Sept. 8. This comes following the news that North Carolina had fired head coach Mack Brown. “Mack Brown and I had a great relationship and that pretty much sums up my recruitment,” said Griffin-Haynes to 247Sports. “Now that he’s gone, he was a person I can trust without my mom being there. He has great experience in college football.”.

Griffin-Haynes has nearly 30 offers to his name. At this point, he could head to Missouri, Purdue, Duke, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, Michigan, Miami, Ohio State, Tennessee, or one of many other options. This past weekend, Griffin-Haynes made his way to Columbus to visit Ohio State. The Buckeyes were very much under consideration the first time he decided to commit to the Tar Heels. They are clearly one to watch if the staff decides to push. He even called Ohio State his leader back in the summer. Earlier this fall, Griffin-Haynes took multiple trips before heading to Ohio State. He’s been to Georgia, Tennessee, Michigan, and a few other places. This one has a long way to go. Don’t look for an immediate commitment anywhere new. He’ll take his time, take additional visits, and make sure his next decision is his final one. Per 247Sports, Griffin-Haynes is the No. 24 edge rusher in the country and No. 15 player in the state of North Carolina in the 2026 class. This article originates on 247Sports.