North Carolina Tar Heels
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70
OFF
79
DEF
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Matchup
ACC4-8 (2025)#19 Recruiting28% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 9
    65
    Billy Edwards Jr.GR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 8
    62
    Miles O'NeillRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 10
    49
    Au'Tori NewkirkRS FR
RB
  1. 0
    74
    Demon JuneSO
    Starter
  2. 7
    64
    Benjamin HallRS JR/TR
  3. 5
    51
    Kaleb JacksonRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 1
    78
    Jordan ShippJR
    Starter
  2. 86
    56
    Madrid TuckerRS FR
  3. 81
    50
    Kymistrii YoungFR
WR-Z
  1. 4
    77
    Mason HumphreySR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 11
    55
    Nathan LeacockRS JR/TR
  3. 83
    50
    Carnell WarrenFR
SLOT
  1. 2
    73
    Trech KekahunaRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 6
    56
    Dayton SneedRS JR/TR
  3. 14
    50
    C.J. SadlerFR
TE
  1. 19
    70
    Jaxxon WarrenRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 84
    52
    Shamar EasterRS JR/TR
  3. 45
    52
    Jelani ThurmanRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 66
    62
    Jordan HallRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 72
    62
    Eidan BuchananSO
LG
  1. 68
    70
    Aidan BanfieldJR
    Starter
  2. 54
    56
    Jonah RodriguezRS JR/TR
  3. 77
    56
    Trey BlueRS FR
C
  1. 56
    62
    Christo KellyGR/TR
    Starter
RG
  1. 75
    70
    Andrew ThreattSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 52
    70
    Rowan ByrneRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 70
    58
    Byron NelsonRS FR
RT
  1. 71
    62
    Jacqawn McRoyRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 55
    62
    Brandon HomadyRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #74 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: -6.6 → -5.9 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 77th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #19 national

16%

Returning production: 28%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

16 adds in two-deep · avg 71 OVR · top add: A. Willie (CB, 82, from Michigan State)

Camp battles to watch4
Coach North CarolinaTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for North Carolina?

North Carolina Tar Heels starting lineup

Billy Edwards Jr. is the projected starting quarterback for North Carolina as of August 17, 2026. Miles O'Neill is listed second.

North Carolina also projects Demon June at running back, Jordan Shipp at wide receiver and Jaxxon Warren at tight end.

The full North Carolina Tar Heels two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Billy Edwards Jr. · QBDemon June · RBJordan Shipp · WR-XJaxxon Warren · TE

Common questions

Who is North Carolina's starting quarterback?
Billy Edwards Jr. is the projected starting quarterback for North Carolina as of August 17, 2026. Miles O'Neill is listed second.
Who starts at running back for North Carolina?
Demon June is the projected starter at running back for North Carolina, with Benjamin Hall listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for North Carolina?
Jordan Shipp is the projected starter at wide receiver for North Carolina, with Madrid Tucker listed second.
Who starts at tight end for North Carolina?
Jaxxon Warren is the projected starter at tight end for North Carolina, with Shamar Easter listed second.
When was the North Carolina Tar Heels depth chart last updated?
The North Carolina Tar Heels depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was North Carolina's record last season?
North Carolina Tar Heels finished 4-8 (2-6 in ACC play).