GREENSBORO, N.C. --- Class of 2022 five-star defensive lineman Travis Shaw committed to North Carolina on Saturday evening in a ceremony at Grimsley High Schoolhouse.  It is a massive recruiting win for the Tar Heels, who now add the No. 4 overall player in the nation to its 2022 recruiting class.

Shaw is the No. 2 defensive lineman in the grade and the No. ane role player in the land, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.

The Tar Heels vanquish heavyweight finalists Clemson and Georgia for Shaw. The elite defensive lineman had offers from across the country including Alabama, Florida State, LSU, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn Land, Tennessee, USC, and many more than.

Inside Carolina'southward Don Callahan and Ross Martin conducted a breaking news version of their podcast, The Scoop, to discuss what Shaw's commitment to UNC means for the Tar Heels. Beating Clemson for an elite recruiting target was huge as head jitney Mack Brown and defensive coordinator Jay Bateman go along to stack big and talented defensive linemen on the roster. Callahan also goes in-depth on Shaw's recruitment and summer visits, and why the Greensboro native ultimately picked the Tar Heels. Callahan closes with a look at what type of thespian Shaw is and what he will bring to North Carolina's defensive line. Read their practiced perspective below ...