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UNC Commit Weekend Scoreboard

DonCallahanby: Don Callahan22 hours agoDonCallahanIC

No additional state championships have been claimed by UNC commitments so far this weekend, but four will have a chance over the next four days. Teammates Nyqir Helton and Julian Peterson will play in a title game on Sunday, as will CJ Sadler. Meanwhile, Viliami Moala and Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson will compete for a championship on Wednesday.

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Here are the results — and available stats — from UNC commitments who were in action this weekend. Note that season statistics may not include the most recent game’s statistics.

Jimmy Alo-Suliafu (DL, Fulshear (Texas) Jordan)

  • Record: 9-4
  • Result: lost to Houston King High, 52-0, in the Regional round of the UIL 6A D2 playoffs
  • Season Statistics
    • 10 games
    • 37 tackles (20 solos), 13 TFL, 4 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 2 QB hurries
    • blocked a field goal

Jordan Avinger (LB/RB, Orangeburg-Wilkinson (S.C.))

  • Record: 10-2
  • Result: season complete, ending in the second round of the SCHSL Class AAA playoffs
  • Season Statistics:
    • 7 games
    • 38 tackles (35 solos), an interception
    • 26 rushes for 358 yards, 5 TDs
    • 16 receptions for 235 yards, 4 TDs

Ashton Blatt (DL, Pittsburgh (Pa.) Central Catholic)

  • Record: 13-1
  • Result: beat Harrisburg High, 32-14, in the semifinals of the WPIAL Class 6A playoffs
  • Season Statistics
    • 13 games
    • 50 tackles (30 solo), 19.5 TFLs, 13.5 sacks, a forced fumble
    • a 16-yard reception

Lawrence Brown (DL, Loganville (Ga.) Grayson)

  • Record: 12-1
  • Result: lost to Carrollton High, 34-14, in the quarterfinals of the GHSA 6A playoffs
  • Note: out for the season with a knee injury

Travis Burgess (QB, Loganville (Ga.) Grayson)

  • Record: 12-1
  • Result: lost to Carrollton High, 34-14, in the quarterfinals of the GHSA 6A playoffs
  • Note: out for the season with a knee injury.
  • Season Statistics:
    • 2 games
    • 16-of-31 (51.6%) for 329 yards, 3 TDs
    • 11 rushes for 101 yards, a TD

Julian Burns (DB, Monroe (La.) Neville)

  • Record: 9-3
  • Result: beat Barbe High, 42-0, in the quarterfinals of the LHSAA Division I, Non-Select playoffs
  • Statistics: intercepted a pass and made six tackles, including 1.5 for a loss.
  • Season Statistics
    • 12 games
    • 102 tackles (61 solos), 29.5 TFLs, 11.5 sacks, 12 QB hurries, 12 pass deflections, 2 interceptions, 5 forced fumbles, a fumble recovery TD

Keegan Chapman (DB, Jackson (Ala.))

  • Record: 12-2
  • Result: beat St. Michael Catholic High, 44-23, in the semifinals of the AHSAA 4A playoffs
  • Note: missed game with shoulder injury
  • Season Statistics
    • 10 games
    • 41 tackles (30 solos), 2 interceptions (a pick-six), 8 pass breakups, a TFL, a force fumble
    • 9 kick returns for a 48.7-yard average and 3 TDs
    • 9 punt returns for a 24.2-yard average and a TD

Keeyun Chapman (WR, Jackson (Ala.))

  • Record: 12-2
  • Result: beat St. Michael Catholic High, 44-23, in the semifinals of the AHSAA 4A playoffs
  • Statistics: pulled in five passes for 133 yards
  • Season Statistics
    • 6 games
    • 15 receptions for 278 yards, 2 TDs
    • 4 kick returns for an 18.3-yard average

Will Conroy (OL, Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy)

  • Record: 9-0
  • Result: season completed

Crew Davis (RB, New Rochelle (N.Y.) Iona Prep)

  • Record: 10-1
  • Result: season completed, with a NYCHSFL AAA Championship
  • Season Statistics
    • 11 games
    • 154 rushes for 1,257 yards, 15 TDs
    • 29 receptions for 396 yards, 3 TDs

David Davis (WR/DB, Pittsburgh (Pa.) Imani Christian)

  • Record: 12-1
  • Result: season completed, ending in the finals of the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs
  • Season Statistics:
    • 10 games
    • 30 tackles (23 solos), a TFL, 4 interceptions, 6 pass deflections, a forced fumble
    • 36 rushes for 659 yards, 7 TDs
    • 19 receptions for 511 yards, 9 TDs
    • Averaging 35.3 yards on 3 kick returns
    • Averaging 10.5 yards on 10 punt returns

Kenton Dopson (CB, Miami (Fla.) Norland)

  • Record: 6-6
  • Result: season completed, ending in the regional semifinals of the FHSAA 4A playoffs
  • Season Statistics
    • 10 games
    • 59 tackles (50 solos), 6 interceptions, 28 pass break-ups, a forced fumble
    • a 42-yard reception

Nick Fiumara (OL, Belmont (Mass.) Hill School)

  • Record: 2-6
  • Result: season completed

Duyon Forkpa (Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances Academy)

  • Record: 8-1
  • Result: season completed

Jamarrion Gordon (DB, Jackson (Ala.))

  • Record: 12-2
  • Result: beat St. Michael Catholic High, 44-23, in the semifinals of the AHSAA 4A playoffs
  • Statistics: made nine tackles, including two for a loss.
  • Season Statistics
    • 13 games
    • 41 tackles (33 solos), 6 TFLs, 5 interceptions, 7 pass breakups, a QB hurry
    • 21 receptions for 493 yards, 6 TDs
    • 21 punts for a 31.6-yard average with 3 Inside-20
    • 6 punt returns for a 9.8-yard average
    • a 24-yard kick return

David Green (K/P, High Point (N.C.) Christian Academy)

  • Record: 12-0
  • Result: season completed, with an NCISAA 11-Man Division II Championship
  • Season Statistics:
    • 12 games
    • 66-of-68 on PATs
    • 3-of-7 on field goals
    • 84 of 92 kickoffs went for touchbacks, with a long of 80 yards
    • 20 punts for a 31.7-yard average, 10 inside-20

Jayden Griffin-Haynes (LB, Rolesville (N.C.))

  • Record: 9-4
  • Result: season completed, ending in the third round of the NCHSAA 8A playoffs

Zavion Griffin-Haynes (DL, Rolesville (N.C.))

  • Record: 9-4
  • Result: season completed, ending in the third round of the NCHSAA 8A playoffs

Anthony Hall (OL, Brookline (Mass.) Dexter Southfield School)

  • Record: 7-3
  • Result: season completed

Jaziel Hart (WR/DB, Roanoke (Va.) North Cross School)

  • Record: 10-2
  • Result: season completed, with a VISAA Division II Championship

Nyqir Helton (WR, Winslow Township (N.J.))

  • Record: 11-2
  • Result: plays Franklin Lakes Ramapo High in the NJSIAA Group 4 Championship on Sunday
  • Season Statistics
    • 13 games
    • 57 receptions for 1,174 yards, 17 TDs
    • 2 punt returns for 19.5 yards
    • 1 tackle

David Jackson (DL, Olney (Md.) Good Counsel)

  • Record: 6-5
  • Result: season completed, ending in the semifinals of the WCAC Playoffs
  • Season Statistics
    • 11 games
    • 49 tackles (30 solos), 13 TFLs, 7 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, a field goal block

Xavier Jackson (DB, Oradell (N.J.) Bergen Catholic)

  • Record: 8-3
  • Result: season completed, ending in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA Non-Public A playoffs
  • Season Statistics
    • 11 games
    • 42 tackles (23 solos), 2.5 TFL, an interception, 4 pass breakups

Jaden Jefferson (DB, Concord (Calif.) De La Salle)

  • Record: 12-0
  • Result: season completed, ending with the North Coast Section Open Championship
  • Season Statistics
    • 12 games
    • 19 tackles (14 solos), 1.5 TFLs, an interception
    • 93 rushes for 1,048 yards, 12 TDs
    • 7 catches for 76 yards
    • averaging 46.5 yards on 4 kick returns with a TD
    • averaging 12.7 yards on 3 punt returns

Darien Lewis (DB, Amarillo (Texas) Palo Duro)

  • Record: 10-2
  • Result: season completed, ending in the Area round of the UIL 5A D2 playoffs
  • Season Statistics
    • 10 games
    • 33 tackles (22 solos), 2 interceptions, a TFL, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery
    • 50 receptions for 739 yards, 9 TDs
    • 21 rushes for 104 yards, 3 TDs
    • completed 4-of-5 passes for 87 yards, a TD

Viliami Moala (DL, Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson)

  • Record: 10-3
  • Result: off week, in the AHSAA 7A playoffs
  • Season Statistics
    • 13 games
    • 70 tackles (39 solos), 15 TFLs, 2 sacks, 8 QB hurries, a fumble recovery

Julian Peterson (RB/DB, Winslow Township (N.J.))

  • Record: 11-2
  • Result: plays Franklin Lakes Ramapo High in the NJSIAA Group 4 Championship on Sunday
  • Season Statistics
    • 11 games
    • 30 tackles (20 solos), a TFL, a sack, an interception
    • 7 rushes for 76 yards, 2 TDs

Eli Rickell (OL/DL, Norcross (Ga.) Wesleyan School)

  • Record: 8-4
  • Result: season completed, ending in the second round of the GHSA Private playoffs
  • Statistics
    • 10 games
    • 16 tackles (9 solos), 2 TFLs, an interception, a forced fumble

Zamaurious Robertson (WR, Dillon (S.C.))

  • Record: 9-4
  • Result: season complete, ending in the second round of the SCHSL Class AAA playoffs
  • Season Statistics:
    • 10 games
    • 58 receptions for 1,206 yards, 13 TDs
    • returned an interception for a touchdown

Skylar Robinson (WR, Huntington Beach (Calif.))

  • Record: 8-3
  • Result: season completed
  • Note: sitting out the season due to transfer

Trashawn Ruffin (DL, Mount Olive (N.C.) North Duplin)

  • Record: 10-2
  • Result: season complete, ending in the third round of the NCHSAA 2A playoffs
  • Season Statistics:
    • 11 games
    • 47 tackles (17 solos), 12 TFLs, 3 sacks, 2 forced fumbles
    • a 17-yard touchdown reception

CJ Sadler (WR/DB, Detroit Cass Tech)

  • Record: 13-0
  • Result: plays Novi Catholic Central High in the MHSAA Division 1 Championship on Sunday

J.B. Shabazz (OL, Winston-Salem (N.C.) Oak Grove)

  • Record: 9-4
  • Result: season complete, ending in the third round of the NCHSAA 5A playoffs

Zion Smith (OL, Hyattsville (Md.) DeMatha Catholic)

  • Record: 10-0
  • Result: season complete, with a WCAC Championship

Carson Sneed (TE, Nashville (Tenn.) Donelson Christian)

  • Record: 7-5
  • Result: season completed
  • Season Statistics
    • 3 games
    • 2 receptions for 45 yards, a TD
    • 9 tackles (5 solos), 2 TFLs, a sack, a fumble recovery

Calvin Thomas (LB, Cypress (Texas) Cy Ranch)

  • Record: 10-3
  • Result: lost to Waxahachie High, 38-31, in the Regional round of the UIL 6A D2 playoffs
  • Season Statistics
    • 11 games
    • 47 tackles (25 solos), 13.5 TFLs, 8 sacks, 4 pass breakups, a fumble TD return

Carnell Warren (WR, Bluffton (S.C.))

  • Record: 8-3
  • Result: season complete, ending in the opening round of the SCHSL Class AAAA playoffs
  • Season Statistics
    • 11 games
    • 62 receptions for 977 yards, 11 TDs
    • 6 tackles (5 solos), 2 interceptions, 2 pass break-ups
    • a 13-yard kick return

Jakob Weatherspoon (DB, Avon (Ohio))

  • Record: 12-1
  • Result: season complete, with an OHSAA Region 6 Championship

Kymistrii Young (WR, Sarasota (Fla.) Cardinal Mooney)

  • Record: 12-1
  • Result: beat St. Petersburg Lakewood High, 49-29, in the regional finals of the FHSAA 2A playoffs
  • Statistics: hauled in four passes for 32 yards
  • Season Statistics
    • 13 games
    • 43 receptions for 947 yards, 8 TDs
    • 2 rushes for 25 yards
    • 2 kick returns for a 16.5-yard average
    • a 30-yard punt return