Byron Nelson
Redshirt freshman offensive lineman on North Carolina's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 300 lb · Katy, TX · Katy
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 897 nationally · Signed with North Carolina
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on North Carolina's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to North Carolina in 2025.
Byron Nelson
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with North Carolina3-star out of Katy
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Bill Belichick
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for North Carolina -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
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North Carolina has produced 3 All-Conference offensive linemen. 5 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Asim Richards went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
North Carolina
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · North Carolina
Returning around him
- 28% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: -12 net (19 in / 31 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
North Carolina · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #28 · 2026 recruiting class #19
Background
2025 Freshman Season Did not appear in any games and redshirted Prep / High School Attended Katy High School An early enrollee who is a three-star prospect A four-year letterman along the offensive line Started 20 varsity games and allowed only one sack A first-team all-district performer Named a...