North Carolina lands elite 2028 QB Levi Kerr after back-to-back visits to Chapel Hill

North Carolina has landed a major commitment at quarterback in the 2028 class. Elite signal-caller Levi Kerr has committed to Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels following back-to-back weekend visits to Chapel Hill. Kerr entered the final stretch of his recruitment with Michigan, Mississippi State and North Carolina on relatively equal footing, with some buzz around the Wolverines, but the Tar Heels separated themselves over the past two weeks.Kerr spent Saturday and Sunday in Chapel Hill each of the past two weekends. Those trips gave him an extended look at the program, its people and his potential future.By the end of the first weekend, Kerr knew where he wanted to play college football.“I knew last weekend when I left,” Kerr told Rivals.He returned this weekend to make sure. The third overall visit to North Carolina confirmed what he had already begun to feel. The Tar Heels rolled out the red carpet, made Kerr a priority and convinced him that Chapel Hill was home.“It felt like family. From the coaching staff to the people working inside the football offices, I felt comfortable with everyone.”That connection mattered throughout his decision-making process. Kerr wanted to find a program where he could build lasting relationships, trust the people around him and feel comfortable away from football.North Carolina checked those boxes.“I got to stay close to home and that was always something for me,” he said. “The combination of that, what the staff is doing and the education being second to none — that is why I chose North Carolina.”Kerr has been impressed by the progress North Carolina is making under Belichick. He has watched the Tar Heels develop their young players, build the roster and establish a foundation for the future.The number of freshmen contributing this season caught his attention, along with the work the coaching staff has put into developing the team.Kerr believes North Carolina is moving in the right direction.“Belichick is one of the best to ever do it. It doesn’t get any better than Belichick. One of the best of all time.”He was wanted by Belichick. During his visits, he repeatedly saw his name at the top of the program’s recruiting board. It was a clear message about how highly the staff valued him.“I saw my name at the top of their board four times,” Kerr said.That attention reinforced what the coaches had been telling him throughout the process.North Carolina wanted Kerr to lead its 2028 class at quarterback, and the staff made sure he understood his importance to the program.The first of his back-to-back weekend visits changed the direction of his recruitment. He left Chapel Hill with North Carolina in front and returned knowing a commitment could be coming.The second weekend sealed it.Now, his recruitment is over.“I’m done,” Kerr said.