J.B. Shabazz
Freshman offensive lineman on North Carolina's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 333 lb · Winston-Salem, NC · Oak Grove
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 468 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 4-star recruit to North Carolina in 2026.
J.B. Shabazz
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with North Carolina4-star out of East Forsyth
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 four-star recruit at offensive line for North Carolina -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
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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
Prep / High School • A native of Winston-Salem, N.C., an offensive lineman for Oak Grove High School • A two-time All-Conference lineman during prep career at Oak Grove and East Forsyth High School • This fall, helped Oak Grove advance to the third round of the NCHSAA 5A playoffs • A two-sport at...