By The Numbers: North Carolina Class of 2026 Rankings Update

The most recent update to the North Carolina Class of 2026 rankings reflects a deep and active evaluation cycle across the fall months. With hundreds of players seen in live settings, verified through video, and cross-checked against performance data, this release provides a clear snapshot of where the class currently stands. As the recruiting landscape continues to evolve, this update captures both established names and emerging prospects who earned their way onto the board through verified tools, performance, and continued development.

This edition of the rankings also highlights the depth of the class across positions, the impact of fall evaluations, and the ongoing movement within the state as players continue to separate themselves heading into the preseason and spring.

By the Numbers

• Rankings expanded to: Top 375 players statewide
• Newcomers added in this update: 9 players making their first appearance in the 2026 rankings
• Players evaluated and updated during the fall: Approximately 575 Class of 2026 prospects
• Evaluations came from fall events, scout days, game coverage, video review, and verified data updates

Positional Breakdown (Players Ranked)

• Right-Handed Pitchers (RHP): 93
• Outfielders (OF): 76
• Middle Infielders (MIF): 66
• Catchers (C): 50
• Left-Handed Pitchers (LHP): 33
• First Basemen (1B): 31
• Third Basemen (3B): 26

Total Players Ranked: 375

Commitment Snapshot

• Total committed players in the rankings: 203
• NCAA Division I: 88
• JUCO: 31

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