Heel Tough Blog: 2027 4✮ WR Commit to UNC

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The Tar Heels lost a commitment from 3✮ slot receiver Skylar Robinson on Friday and it took them just one day to replace him.

As he announced via live stream on the CBS Sports College Football YouTube channel, 2027 4✮ WR Amare Patterson has committed to the Tar Heels over fellow finalists Georgia, Georgia Tech and South Carolina.

The Tar Heels became a serious contender for Patterson immediately following his offer back on May 26th. That weekend, he would take an official visit to campus that would set a nice precedent for the rest of the summer. It wasn’t until this week, though, that the Tar Heels became the favorite amid other teams pulling their names out of the race. In the end it was the Tar Heels left standing for one of the highest rated slot receivers in this class.

Patterson, the No. 288 overall prospect and No. 44 wide receiver in the 2027 class according to the Rivals Industry Rankings, hails from Bluffton High School in Bluffton, SC. Last year, as a junior, Patterson caught 51 passes for 912 yards and 10 touchdowns while also returning seven kickoffs for an average of 30.9 yards per return. He was named an all-region and all-state member for his efforts. He also shined this offseason in multiple camps, winning MVP at the wide receiver position in the Under Armour camp that was held in Charlotte back in early May.

Patterson, who measures in at 6’1, 190 lbs., is a tremendous addition for the team at the wide receiver position. He is a versatile piece that can play just about anywhere in the receiving corps because of his ability to make plays at all three levels. He has plenty of speed to win downfield and does a good job of high pointing the football in the 50/50 situations that are showcased on his film. That speed also shows up after the catch, too, and combines with some nice change of direction ability to allow him to create big plays in the short passing game and the jet sweep game, something he was involved in often this past season. That speed also shows up on special teams, where he will have a chance to make a name for himself early on if he doesn’t do so on offense. His route tree isn’t the most complicated you’ll see at this level, but he does as good a job as anybody in this class at creating separation for himself. Expect him to be someone that challenges for an early role in Chapel Hill because of how fast and versatile he is.

With his commitment, the Tar Heels now have 16 total in the class, including two at the wide receiver position. The class also moves to No. 42 overall and No. 9 in the ACC in the Rivals Industry Team Rankings.