Four-star recruit Jaylen McGill from Mountain View Prep has decided to reclassify so he can graduate in the spring and join the North Carolina Tar Heels right away.
McGill made his commitment to UNC public on April 12. In a recent social media update, he announced his reclassification to the class of 2025, allowing him to become part of the team immediately.
“I’m so grateful to announce that I have reclassified to the Class of ’25,” McGill shared on X. “I plan to take my first snap this fall, Sept. 1, in the backfield with the Tar Heels! Thank you.”
According to 247Sports, McGill is rated the No. 8 player in South Carolina for the class of 2025 and has received an impressive 31 college offers. Initially committed to Rutgers in February, he decommitted just three weeks later.
The running back, measuring 5-foot-10 and weighing 200 pounds, amassed 1,658 rushing yards, averaging 10.2 yards per carry, along with 24 touchdowns during his junior year at Mountain View Prep. In addition, he snagged 22 receptions for 379 yards and seven touchdowns. His team finished the season at 12-1 and advanced to the 2-A state semifinals, where they lost 30-22 to Belton-Honea Path.
Prior to his time at Mountain View Prep, McGill spent his first two high school seasons at Broome.
And he made a name for himself right from the start.
As a freshman, McGill rushed for 1,036 yards and reached the end zone 23 times. In his sophomore year, he tallied 1,602 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns, adding 10 receptions for 88 yards and two more touchdowns.
Throughout his three years in high school, McGill totaled 4,296 rushing yards and 81 touchdowns.
