Top 2027 Running Back Includes UNC in Top 8

Four-star RB Isaiah Rogers names North Carolina among his top schools

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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UNC head coach Bill Belichick and his staff have been on a hot streak in the 2027 recruiting cycle, with several top prospects including the Tar Heels as finalists in their recruitment. The latest is four-star running back Isaiah Rogers from Springfield, Massachusetts, who recently named UNC among his top 8 schools.

Why it matters

Landing a top running back prospect like Rogers would be a major coup for the Tar Heels, as they look to continue building momentum on the recruiting trail under Belichick. Rogers is ranked as one of the top running backs in the 2027 class nationally.

The details

Rogers, a 5'11" 210-pound running back from Springfield Central High School, is ranked as the No. 4 running back and No. 114 overall player in the 2027 Rivals300. He had a strong junior season, rushing for 986 yards and 14 touchdowns while also adding 373 yards and 3 scores as a receiver. UNC offered Rogers just last month but has quickly emerged as a serious contender in his recruitment.

  • On Feb. 20, 2026, Rogers named UNC as one of his top 8 schools.
  • Rogers has not yet scheduled any official visits for the spring or summer.

The players

Bill Belichick

The head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels football team.

Isaiah Rogers

A four-star running back from Springfield Central High School in Springfield, Massachusetts, who is ranked as the No. 4 running back and No. 114 overall player in the 2027 Rivals300.

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What they’re saying

“NEWS: Four-Star RB Isaiah Rogers is down to 8 Schools, he tells me for @Rivals⁰⁰The 5'11 210 RB from Springfield, MA is ranked as the No. 4 RB in the 2027 Rivals300⁰⁰Where Should He Go?”

— Hayes Fawcett (Rivals)

What’s next

Rogers hasn't scheduled any official visits yet, and there's currently no timeline for his decision. UNC will look to get him on campus and continue making progress in his recruitment in the coming months.

The takeaway

UNC's efforts to land top 2027 prospects like Isaiah Rogers show the program is making major strides on the recruiting trail under Bill Belichick. Securing commitments from elite talents like Rogers would be a huge boost for the Tar Heels as they look to build a championship-caliber roster.