UNC Lands Four-Star QB Levi Kerr for 2028
Charlotte-area quarterback Levi Kerr became the first commitment in Bill Belichick's 2028 recruiting class.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Football
Four-star quarterback Levi Kerr committed to the University of North Carolina football program, announced Sunday night by 247Sports' Hayes Fawcett on Instagram. Kerr is the first commitment of UNC's 2028 class under head coach Bill Belichick.
Why it matters
The commitment gives Belichick an early foundation for his 2028 class at a program in the state. Kerr chose UNC over offers from Michigan, Mississippi State, Wake Forest, and Maryland.
Kerr is a four-star prospect ranked No. 11 nationally among 2028 quarterbacks by Rivals300 and No. 15 by 247Sports. As a junior at Marvin Ridge High School he threw for 1,773 yards, 21 touchdowns and six interceptions, though future rankings and development remain unknown.
The players
Levi Kerr
A four-star quarterback from the Charlotte area who is also a pitcher for his high school baseball team.
Bill Belichick
The head football coach at UNC, whose 2028 recruiting class opened with Kerr's commitment.
247Sports
A national recruiting service that ranks high school prospects and whose reporter Hayes Fawcett announced the commitment.
The details
Kerr, a dual-sport athlete from the Charlotte area, also pitches for Marvin Ridge's baseball team. The commitment was announced Sunday night on Instagram by 247Sports' Hayes Fawcett.
Timeline
Commitment announced Sunday night, November 1, 2026.
Junior season at Marvin Ridge High School, when Kerr threw for 1,773 yards.
Season Trajectory
Early commitments like Kerr's set the foundation for a program's recruiting cycle, and Belichick's first 2028 pledge signals UNC's effort to build quickly. Kerr's national ranking places UNC in competition with schools such as Michigan and Maryland for top quarterback prospects.
Kerr's commitment means UNC has a rising quarterback prospect in its 2028 class, which fans can track through future recruiting updates. Fantasy and roster watchers should note that Kerr's junior passing totals were 1,773 yards with 21 touchdowns.
The takeaway
Early commitments can signal a program's direction, and Kerr's pledge gives Belichick's first recruiting class a strong start. Readers following North Carolina recruiting can watch how the class develops over the coming cycles.
Further reading
Explore more North Carolina Football coverage for context on the Tar Heels' recruiting efforts.
