One of the nation’s top high school football prospects took a surprising jab at Bill Belichick after announcing his college commitment over the weekend.
Keshawn Stancil, a four-star defensive lineman from Clayton High School in Clayton, North Carolina, committed to NC State on Sunday. The Class of 2026 standout shared photos of himself in a Wolfpack uniform on Instagram — and included a pointed message aimed at Belichick in the caption.
Stancil, ranked by 247Sports as the 10th-best defensive lineman in North Carolina, explained that he chose NC State over in-state rival North Carolina after seeing another player — whom he referred to as a “bum” — commit to UNC. That, he said, prompted a call from Belichick that left him feeling disrespected.
“I seen a bum commit to unc then bill called — I felt played so I went to the owners,” Stancil wrote.
While Stancil didn’t name any specific recruits, it appears he took offense to Belichick’s attention being directed toward another player.
With plenty of time remaining before National Signing Day, Stancil’s commitment isn’t set in stone. The standout defensive lineman could attract even more offers after his senior season. He has already drawn interest from top programs like Clemson, Penn State, Miami, and Georgia, making it entirely possible he could reconsider his decision before next year.
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