Payton Wilson, 247Sports' No. 2 outside linebacker recruit and No. 37 overall recruit in the country, committed to North Carolina today over Ohio State, Virginia Tech and defending national champion Clemson.
Congratulations to Payton Wilson on his NCAA commitment to @TarHeelFootball pic.twitter.com/NVmIVFi9Fd
— Will Okun (@will_okun) May 1, 2017
Wilson, a four-star recruit, is a rising senior at Orange High School in Hillsborough. Last year, he totaled 127 tackles, 39 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, 4 pass breakups and an interception in 13 games.
The 6-foot-4, 225-pound linebacker also showcased his versatility with 756 rushing yards, 305 receiving yards and 16 total touchdowns.
I'm 100% committed to UNC! #GDTBATH‼️S/O @CFB___Edits for the video pic.twitter.com/ga6kPbAYg8
— Payton Wilson (@payton_wilson21) May 1, 2017
Like many top recruits, Wilson is a multi-sport athlete. He wrestled and played lacrosse for the Panthers this year, too. And UNC's Larry Fedora was the only head coach to attend one of those lacrosse games.
An extra effort like that can mean all the difference in a recruiting battle. And for North Carolina, it may have made all the difference.
