Calvin Thomas was a huge summer victory for North Carolina. The three-star linebacker from Cypress (Texas) Cy-Ranch boasts NFL measurables and a promising future on the field. Thomas chose the Tar Heels back in July and is excited about the decision.
At 6-foot-3, 215 pounds, Thomas is ranked as the No. 27 LB in the country and No. 54 overall prospect in Texas, according to 247Sports.
Though Thomas held over 30 offers from some of the top programs in the country, North Carolina's move to hire Bill Belichick signaled the Tar Heels were ready to compete with he best teams in the country.