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UNC Football: Nearby Four-Star Safety Signs With Tar Heels
Fuquay Varina High School (N.C.) defensive back Malcolm Ziglar announced his UNC football commitment in July. He chose the Tar Heels over Notre Dame and South Carolina, along with five other finalists.
On Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period, he became UNC's highest-ranked signee in the cycle. Ziglar, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound four-star prospect, sits at No. 166 overall, No. 14 in the state, and No. 5 at his position on the 247Sports 2024 Composite.
The Tar Heels' social media team posted the following hype video and highlight package after Ziglar signed:
And here's a snippet of the scouting report on Malcolm Ziglar from 247Sports national scouting analyst Gabe Brooks:
"Taller skill prospect who could play either way at the next level, but projects particularly well to the secondary as a lanky, rangy defensive back who could thrive at multiple positions. Extensive snaps at cornerback and comfortable in man or zone. Savvy, crafty defensive back with awareness and anticipatory instincts. Very good ball skills. Turns proverbial 50-50 balls into perilous situations for the offense. Also a threat to create a big play post-turnover thanks to functional athleticism."
Ziglar, who will enroll early in January, is among 27 official members of a 2024 UNC football haul that ranks No. 25 in the country, per 247Sports.
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