Cristian Alvarez is a three-star recruit from Woodcliff Lake, NJ, out of St. Joseph Regional (No. 2,352 in the 2026 class) who has not played in North Carolina's 8 games this season.
Where Alvarez comes from
- Woodcliff Lake, NJ
- St. Joseph Regional
- St. Joseph Regional is about 450 miles from Kenan Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,352 in the 2026 class.
Where Alvarez fits
North Carolina lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
North Carolina offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 47th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
North Carolina is 4-4. Next: at UConn, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From St. Joseph Regional
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for North Carolina -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 47th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
North Carolina has produced 4 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).
Joined North Carolina in 2026
- 2026 North Carolina BelichickYear 1 · Games –
- High school St. Joseph RegionalMontvale, NJ · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,352 in the 2026 class. Signed with North Carolina.Also from St. Joseph Regional: Jahmir Joseph (Penn State), Yasin Willis (Kansas), John Forster (Illinois) and 3 more.
2026
- Signed with North CarolinaThree-star, out of St. Joseph Regional
