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Mack Brown ready for Andre Green ‘to step up’ this season for UNC

UNC football head coach Mack Brown is ready for Andre Green ‘to step up’ this year and is putting the pressure on him to contribute.

The UNC football program is preparing for its Spring Game this weekend and it’ll be the first time ‘this year’ that fans will have a chance to see the team and some of the new playmakers.

One of those players is wide receiver [autotag]Andre Greene[/autotag]. Greene, a true sophomore, played in four games as a freshman but didn’t see any consistent action until the Holiday Bowl.

That’s when Greene started to make some plays. He would have three catches for 26 yards and a touchdown in the bowl game.

Some of those playmaking abilities that Greene flashed at the end of the season  has UNC head coach Mack Brown wanting — and needing — more.

“We feel like it’s really important for us for Andre to step up,” Brown said. “Lonnie (Galloway) actually played him with the blues on Thursday some and got him out there with Drake (Maye) some to step up and go … He caught a touchdown pass, he made somebody miss a tackle and had a 20-yard run afterwards, so he really flashed some on Thursday for the first time.”

The Tar Heels are losing Josh Downs and Antoine Greene from last year — the top two pass catchers on the roster. So, Andre Greene’s emergence is needed.

Greene was a four-star prospect in the 2022 class. He has the ability and skill to be a dynamic playmaker for this UNC offense. And it’s time to step up, says Brown.

“I think sometimes if you’re not careful you get all these stars, and all these offers, you get all these recruits, and then the pressure and the standard is set so high that it’s hard for freshman to just come in and live up to that immediately,” Brown added, “ … we felt like it’s taken him to this point to be ready to go and feel confident and good about what we’re doing and how we’re doing it.”

The Tar Heels are coming off of a 9-5 season and ACC Coastal Division title. But, North Carolina did lose four games in a row to close the season.

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Two UNC football players named among top 100 impact freshmen

Two UNC football players were named to the 247Sports impact freshmen list ahead of the 2022 college football season.

The UNC football program enters the 2022 season with some questions and a heck of a lot less pressure than they did in the 2021 offseason. Mack Brown and his staff have some things to figure out on both sides of the football but they are a team that could surprise some coming up.

If they want to take a step forward this year and surprise some, the impact of their recruiting class will be important.

On Thursday, two freshmen were named to 247Sports Top 100 list of impact freshmen going into the season. And both were on the defense side of the football.

Running back [autotag]George Pettaway[/autotag] cracked the list as the Tar Heels have a need at that position to be filled. They will likely take a committee approach but there is a chance Pettaway can have a big role:

With Ty Chandler off to the NFL, the Tar Heels have an opening at running back. And while Pettaway isn’t the favorite to fill that role – that job is British Brooks’ for now – he’s expected to be part of the rotation after a strong spring. In fact, Tar Heel OC Phil Longo said Pettaway brings something different to the offense, comparing him to Michael Carter: “Twitchy, change of direction slasher. He’s gonna spin and jump and do all that stuff. He’s a different kind of running back than some others.”

At the wide receiver position, the Tar Heels return Josh Downs and Antoine Green but there are some big question marks on the depth chart. With no clear number three option, freshman [autotag]Andre Greene[/autotag] has the chance to emerge as a go-to guy:

There are snaps to be earned at wide receiver for the Tar Heels with only two receivers returning who had more than 150 yards last season. Greene, a summer enrollee, is in position to snatch a lot of those reps. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound Virginia native has a classic outside receiver’s build and has all the tools to be an immediate red zone threat.

It wouldn’t shock us to see either one or even both players to have a big impact right away. And if that happens, UNC should be in good shape with their offense.

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4-star WR Andre Greene names top-3, locks in commitment date

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top three schools for four-star wide receiver recruit Andre Greene Jr.

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top three schools for four-star wide receiver recruit Andre Greene Jr., who is ranked the No. 9 receiver in the class of 2022.

Greene Jr. named his top three schools of Clemson, UNC, and UGA. He announced his top schools and commitment date of Nov. 17 via his Twitter account:

The 6-foot-3, 175-pound receiver out of St. Christopher’s School (Richmond, Virginia) ranks No. 71 nationally and as the third-best prospect in Virginia per 247Sports.

He is slated to play in the Under Armour All-America Game in 2022.

Greene Jr. had an incredible one-handed catch during his high school career. You don’t see many catches better than this one:

Greene Jr. was also considering Oregon, Penn State, FSU and Notre Dame before narrowing down his top schools. The four-star wide receiver will be an excellent addition to UNC, Clemson, or Georgia’s class of 2022.

Where will he go? Kirby Smart and Georgia already have commitments from three wide receivers in the class of 2022.

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Georgia in top schools for 2022 4-star WR

Georgia football in top 6 schools for 2022 4-star WR Andre Greene Jr.

The Georgia Bulldogs are among the top six schools for four-star wide receiver recruit Andre Greene Jr., who is ranked as the No. 12 receiver in the class of 2022.

Greene Jr. listed UGA among his top six schools along with Clemson, Penn State, UNC, Oregon, and LSU. He announced his final schools via his Twitter account:

The four-star receiver previously was considering college football programs like Florida, Miami, Texas, Michigan, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Virginia, Oklahoma and Florida State.

The 6-foot-3, 175-pound receiver out of St. Christopher’s School (Richmond, Virginia) ranks No. 87 overall nationally and as the third-best prospect in Virginia per 247Sports.

The St. Christopher’s School star is slated to play in the Under Armour All-America Game in 2022.

Andre Greene Jr. had a catch for the ages during his high school career. You don’t see many catches better than this one:

Andre Greene Jr. visited Oregon, Penn State, Georgia, Clemson, UNC, FSU, Notre Dame, and more this summer. Here’s a look at a photo from Greene Jr.’s visit to Athens, Georgia.

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Pair of 2022 4-star WRs visit Georgia

NC native Shaleak Knotts and VA’s Andre Greene were both in Athens last week checking out the UGA football program and its facilities. 

The month of June has seen two 5-star 2022 recruits de-commit from the University of Georgia but has also seen a number of elite prospects visit Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs’ program.

But with a ton of elite recruits visiting UGA this month, Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs are attempting to climb back up in the rankings. Currently, Georgia has the No. 4 ranked class. It once was ranked No. 1.

Recently, UGA received a visit from a pair of 2022 4-star wide receivers.

North Carolina native Shaleak Knotts and Virginia’s Andre Greene were both in Athens last week checking out the UGA program and its facilities.

Knotts, a 4-star out of Monroe, North Carolina, ranks as the nation’s No. 93 overall player and No. 12 ranked wide receiver. He is 6-foot-2 and weighs 175 pounds. Knotts holds 21 offers and has a visit planned to Maryland next week as well.

Greene, the nation’s No. 155 overall player and No. 22 ranked wide receiver in the class of 2022 per 247Sports, joined Knotts in Athens. Out of Richmond, Virginia, Greene stands 6-foot-3 and also weighs 175 pounds. Greene has upcoming visits to UNC and Oregon before the end of the month.

Georgia listed as a top school for 2022 4-star WR

2022 4-star WR Andre Greene listed Georgia football among his top 15 schools.

Georgia’s 2022 recruiting class currently ranks No. 1 in the nation with 12 commitments.

On Sunday, the Bulldogs learned that they were a finalist for 3-star receiver Chandler Smith and then on Tuesday the Bulldogs received more good news when 4-star wideout Andre Greene Jr released his top-15 schools.

Greene listed UGA among his top-15 schools along with Florida, Miami (FL), Texas, Michigan, Texas A&M, Oregon, LSU, Penn State, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, Oklahoma, Florida State.

The 6-foot-3, 175-pound receiver out of St. Christopher’s School (Richmond, Virginia) ranks as the nation’s No. 211 overall player in the class of 2022 and as the No. 28 ranked wide receiver by 247Sports.

He also tweeted that he has an official visit planned to Georgia, North Carolina, Notre Dame and Oregon.

His unofficial visits will include Clemson, Florida State, Oklahoma, Penn State, Texas and Texas A&M.

And his pending visits include Florida, LSU, Miami (Fla.), Michigan, Tennessee and Virginia.

Four-star WR Andre Greene Jr. names Oklahoma in top 15

Class of 2022 four-star wide receiver Andre Greene Jr. included Oklahoma in top 15 on Tuesday.

Four-star wide receiver Andre Greene Jr. announced his top 15 on Tuesday and it includes the Oklahoma Sooners. He is rated as the nation’s No. 211 overall prospect and No. 28 wide receiver in the 247 Sports’ composite rankings.

He is a heavily sought after recruit in the 2022 cycle and his cutdown included Oklahoma, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Michigan, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M and Virginia.

The Virginia native pass-catcher also revealed several visits, both official and unofficial. Here is a breakdown of Greene Jr.’s trips:

Official Visits – Georgia, North Carolina, Notre Dame and Oregon.

Unofficial Visits – Clemson, Florida State, Oklahoma, Penn State, Texas and Texas A&M.

Planning Visits – Florida, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Tennessee and Virginia.

Notre Dame makes top-15 for four-star wide receiver

Do you like Notre Dame’s chances here?

Notre Dame is looking to add to the 2022 recruiting class, specificially at the wide receiver position as the only current commitment at the position is Amorion Walker of Louisiana.

Good news came Notre Dame’s way on Tuesday as four-star wideout Andre Greene, Jr. of Richmond, Virginia (St. Christopher’s School), listed the Irish in his top-15 schools.

Along with Notre Dame, Greene, Jr. listed the following as making his cut:

Florida
Georgia
Miami (FL)
Texas
Michigan
Texas A&M
Oregon
LSU
Penn State
Tennessee
North Carolina
Virginia
Oklahoma
Florida State

Better news for Notre Dame than that even is that the Irish were listed as a school Greene, Jr. will be making an official visit to:

Greene, Jr. is currently listed as the 90th best prospect in the 2022 recruiting class by 247Sports.

Related:

Notre Dame football’s 2022 recruiting class commitments

What does LSU WR recruit Andre Greene bring to the table?

Class of 2022 wideout recruit Andre Greene will see time on both sides of ball in the upcoming season.

If there’s one thing the coronavirus pandemic hasn’t slowed the roll of for LSU football, it’s dominance in the recruiting game.

One player coach Ed Orgeron and the Tigers are keeping a close eye on is Class of 2022 wide receiver Andre Greene.

The 6-foot-3, 180-pounder out of St. Christopher’s High School in Richmond, Virginia currently holds over 40 offers from Division 1 programs — including LSU.

Greene knows he can bring a lot to a team in the future when he does go on to the college level, and recently told Glen West of Sports Illustrated that he’ll be playing both safety and corner as well moving forward — positions he didn’t have the chance to play in his freshman or sophomore year.

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He’s confident in his abilities as a wideout, and elaborated upon that in his interview with West.

“I would say I’m a very well rounded receiver that can do many different things,” he said. “I’m physical, strong, tall, athletic, fast, run goods routes, have strong hands and can jump high to get any ball that is near me. If you give me too much space, I can catch short balls and get a lot of yards after the catch. I have a lot of different favorite wide receivers and try to take a pieces of their game and add it to my game. And one thing my coach always tell me is he loves that I block for our backs or other receivers. During the offseason, I’ve just been working on everything I think I do good to make it even better.”

It will be interesting to see if the Tigers, who have been rich with talent at the receiver position, land Greene when his time to make a decision comes in the future.

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