North Carolina added another name to its 2027 class on Thursday, and this one comes with a built-in Tar Heel connection.
Treveon Lewis, a 3-star linebacker from East Paulding High School in Dallas, Ga., announced just before noon that he has committed to UNC over offers from UNLV and Georgia State. Lewis is the cousin of current Tar Heel tight end Jelani Thurman, and he has already made himself familiar with Chapel Hill after taking visits to the last two UNC home games.
He’s expected back again on Saturday for the Louisville game, where he’ll be around the other visitors the Tar Heels have been chasing hard over the past month. Lewis is one of four 2027 targets scheduled to be on campus this weekend, and his commitment gives UNC an early win in what could be a busy recruiting stretch.
Lewis is listed as the No. 2071 overall prospect and the No. 193 overall prospect. On the field this season, he has put together a productive stat line in 10 games: 82 total tackles, 17.0 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks, nine quarterback hurries, one interception, two pass deflections, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
His junior season was strong as well, with 95 total tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, three quarterback hurries, one pass deflection and a fumble recovery. As a sophomore in 2024, he added 39 total tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks and eight quarterback hurries.
At 6-foot, 225 pounds, Lewis brings a physical, downhill style to the linebacker spot. His game is built around stopping the run, taking on blocks and bringing a thump to the ball carrier.
He’s not the most fluid athlete in space, and coverage is not a major part of his tape, which could create problems against quicker, more elusive opponents. But if he develops there and contributes on special teams, he could become the kind of player who outperforms his ranking, something UNC has already seen from low-end 3-star recruits under Belichick.
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