UNC football added its first defensive back to its 2025 recruiting class on Sunday afternoon with the commitment of Jones Country High School (Ga.) safety Javion Butts. The 6-foot, 180-pound three-star player chose the Tar Heels over nearly 20 other schools that offered him scholarships, including UNC rivals Duke and North Carolina State.
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Butts is an elite disruptor and speedster who currently ranks No. 43 in 247Sports' early 2025 rankings and No. 54 among Georgia prospects, but in the next post, Mack Brown Head He made his commitment to coaches and his staff clear. Social media mentions the UNC football program as his new home.
He has never taken an official visit to Chapel Hill, but has made several unofficial visits to campus with the Tar Heels, according to 247Sports' Don Callahan.
One of those coincided with UNC's dramatic win over Appalachian State in its 2023 home opener. Another included Butts' attendance at the Dean E. Smith Center during the UNC basketball team's win over the archrival Blue Devils in early February, a visit that appeared to all but seal the deal. is.
The remaining six members of the 2025 UNC football roster are four-star offensive tackle Alex Payne, three-star quarterback Bryce Baker, three-star tight end Marshall Pritchett, edge rusher Camden Rodenslager and three-star inside offensive lineman Trey Blue. , and three-star tight end Logan Farrell.
This class ranks No. 21 in the country and No. 5 among ACC programs (newcomer SMU ranks No. 16 overall), according to 247Sports.
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