Gregory Kirwan, 2028 TE, commits to North Carolina football, Bill Belichick
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Gregory Kirwan, 2028 TE, commits to North Carolina football, Bill Belichick
Jack Williams, Nashville Tennessean·The Tennessean
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Lipscomb Academy footballjunior tight end Gregory Kirwan is committed to North Carolina and head coach Bill Belichick.
Kirwan announced his commitment on X and Instagram on Oct. 2.
"Thank you to all my family and friends and coaches who have helped me out in my journey," Kirwan posted. "I am proud to announce that I am committed to the University of North Carolina!!! GO TAR HEELS!!"
Lipscomb Academy's Mikel Stephen (0) runs around Ensworth's Ethan Starling (10) during a TSSAA high school football game on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Lipscomb Academy quarterback Myles Teague (14) passes the ball against Ensworth during a TSSAA high school football game on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
(MARK ZALESKI / THE TENNESSEAN)
Lipscomb Academy coach Trent Dilfer shouts to his players during a TSSAA high school football game against Ensworth on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
(MARK ZALESKI / THE TENNESSEAN)
Lipscomb Academy's Drew Rempel (7) is brought down by Ensworth's Quinn Taylor (3) after catching a pass during a TSSAA high school football game on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
(MARK ZALESKI / THE TENNESSEAN)
Ensworth's Jackson Sensabaugh (5) knocks the ball away from Lipscomb Academy's Greg Kirwan (84) during a TSSAA high school football game on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Lipscomb Academy's Greg Kirwan (84) runs in for touchdown against Ensworth during a TSSAA high school football game on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Lipscomb Academy's Greg Kirwan, left, celebrates with Jack Clinite (88) after scoring a touchdown against Ensworth during a TSSAA high school football game on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
(MARK ZALESKI / THE TENNESSEAN)
Ensworth coach Tim Hasselbeck calls an offensive play during a TSSAA high school football game against Lipscomb Academy on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
(MARK ZALESKI / THE TENNESSEAN)
Ensworth's Isaiah Hasselbeck (7) looks to pass during a TSSAA high school football game against Lipscomb Academy on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
(MARK ZALESKI / THE TENNESSEAN)
Lipscomb Academy's Mikel Stephen (0) runs the between Elijah Hensley (2) and Drew Rempel (7) during a TSSAA high school football game against Ensworth on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
(MARK ZALESKI / THE TENNESSEAN)
Lipscomb Academy's Elijah Hensley (2) carries the ball ahead of Ensworth's Ethan Starling (10) before being knocked out of bounds during a TSSAA high school football game on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
(MARK ZALESKI / THE TENNESSEAN)
Lipscomb Academy's Mikel Stephen (0) carries the ball against Ensworth during a TSSAA high school football game on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
(MARK ZALESKI / THE TENNESSEAN)
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Lipscomb Academy's Mikel Stephen (0) runs around Ensworth's Ethan Starling (10) during a TSSAA high school football game on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
(MARK ZALESKI / THE TENNESSEAN)
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Lipscomb Academy's Mikel Stephen (0) runs around Ensworth's Ethan Starling (10) during a TSSAA high school football game on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
(MARK ZALESKI / THE TENNESSEAN)
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Lipscomb Academy quarterback Myles Teague (14) passes the ball against Ensworth during a TSSAA high school football game on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Lipscomb Academy coach Trent Dilfer shouts to his players during a TSSAA high school football game against Ensworth on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
(MARK ZALESKI / THE TENNESSEAN)
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Lipscomb Academy's Drew Rempel (7) is brought down by Ensworth's Quinn Taylor (3) after catching a pass during a TSSAA high school football game on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
(MARK ZALESKI / THE TENNESSEAN)
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Ensworth's Jackson Sensabaugh (5) knocks the ball away from Lipscomb Academy's Greg Kirwan (84) during a TSSAA high school football game on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
(MARK ZALESKI / THE TENNESSEAN)
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Lipscomb Academy's Greg Kirwan (84) runs in for touchdown against Ensworth during a TSSAA high school football game on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
(MARK ZALESKI / THE TENNESSEAN)
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Lipscomb Academy's Greg Kirwan, left, celebrates with Jack Clinite (88) after scoring a touchdown against Ensworth during a TSSAA high school football game on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
(MARK ZALESKI / THE TENNESSEAN)
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Ensworth coach Tim Hasselbeck calls an offensive play during a TSSAA high school football game against Lipscomb Academy on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
(MARK ZALESKI / THE TENNESSEAN)
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Ensworth's Isaiah Hasselbeck (7) looks to pass during a TSSAA high school football game against Lipscomb Academy on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Lipscomb Academy's Mikel Stephen (0) runs the between Elijah Hensley (2) and Drew Rempel (7) during a TSSAA high school football game against Ensworth on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
(MARK ZALESKI / THE TENNESSEAN)
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Lipscomb Academy's Elijah Hensley (2) carries the ball ahead of Ensworth's Ethan Starling (10) before being knocked out of bounds during a TSSAA high school football game on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Lipscomb Academy's Mikel Stephen (0) carries the ball against Ensworth during a TSSAA high school football game on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
(MARK ZALESKI / THE TENNESSEAN)
The 6-foot-5, 240 pound tight end is a 4-star prospect according to247Sports Composite rankingsand the No. 19 ranked prospect the Class of 2028. Kirwan chose North Carolina over Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio State, Alabama, Auburn and others.
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Kirwan is playing in his first season at Lipscomb Academy transferring from North Kingstown High School in Rhode Island. Kirwan play college football not far from Mustangs teammate, senior running backMikel Stephen, who committed to Duke in April.
Lipscomb Academy finished the regular season with a 6-4 record and is the third seed out of the West Region in the Division II-AAA playoffs. The Mustangs will play at Ensworth on Nov. 13.
