2/23/2016 football Edit

4 UNC Commits In New Rivals250 Rankings

Mebane, NC, OG Jonah Melton is the highest rated future Tar Heels in the new Rivals250.

Andrew Jones • TarHeelIllustrated

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Andrew Jones has covered sports for 26 years, including all major college & professional sports for daily newspapers & national sites. He's done radio and TV & is entering his seventh year at THI.

Rivals.com released its new top 250 for the class of 2017 on Tuesday afternoon and included are four prospects that have already committed to UNC.

They are: OG Jonah Melton at No. 118; DE Jake Lawler No. 132; WR Ryan Jones No. 163; and WR Tyler Smith at No. 249.

The breakdown per notable state and area: Florida 42 prospects ranked; Georgia 26; Virginia 10; Washington, D.C. metro area 7; North Carolina 6; and South Carolina 2.

The New Rivals250 For The Class Of 2017