Rowan Byrne
Rowan Byrne is a three-star recruit from Bronxville, NY, out of Iona Prep (No. 593 in the 2025 class) who has not played in North Carolina's 8 games this season.
Where Byrne comes from
- Bronxville, NY
- Iona Prep
- Iona Prep is about 450 miles from Kenan Stadium
- Three-star, No. 593 in the 2025 class; signed with Clemson.
Where Byrne 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 Iona Prep
Transferred to North Carolina from Clemson.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for North Carolina -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
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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).
Two seasons, two schools
- 2026 North Carolina BelichickYear 2 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalClemson to North Carolina
- 2025 Clemson SwinneyYear 1 · Games –
- High school Iona PrepNew Rochelle, NY · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 593 in the 2025 class. Signed with Clemson.Also from Iona Prep: Crew Davis (North Carolina), Ajani Sheppard (Temple), Jaylin Hicks (Minnesota) and 2 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Clemson to North Carolina, Jan 10, 2026.
2025
- Signed with ClemsonThree-star, out of Iona Prep
2026
- Transferred to North Carolinafrom Clemson
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Dabo Swinney and Bill Belichick.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to North Carolina