4-Star DT Trashawn Ruffin Gives UNC a Massive Early Anchor
Trashawn Ruffin, a 6-foot-3, 330-pound defensive tackle from North Duplin High School, is a major 2026 win for North Carolina after flipping from Texas A&M and ranking as one of the Tar Heels’ highest-rated commitments. He’s valued for rare size, interior-block-eating power, and the kind of disruptive frame that can anchor a defensive front. As a top-40 defensive lineman in national recruiting rankings, he looks like a strong fit for a team that wants a space-eater with upside, not just a body. [1][2][4]
