Trashawn Ruffin
Freshman defensive lineman on North Carolina's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 350 lb · Calypso, NC · North Duplin
Recruiting
DL recruit
No. 485 nationally · Signed with North Carolina
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive lineman on North Carolina's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 4-star recruit to North Carolina in 2026.
Trashawn Ruffin
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with North Carolina4-star out of North Duplin
Career arc
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 defensive lineman for North Carolina.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
North Carolina has produced 4 All-Conference defensive linemen. 5 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Sylvester Williams went on to the NFL out of this room (2013).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
North Carolina
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · North Carolina
Returning around him
- 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 Calypso, North Carolina, where he attended North Duplin High School and played for Hugh Martin • A four-time all-conference selection • Named a team captain as a senior • Led North Duplin to a 10-2 record in 2025, falling in the third round of the playoffs • Playe...
The defensive line · North Carolina
- #9Melkart Abou-Jaoude12 tackles for loss · 2025
- Isaiah Johnson2.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #11Jaylen Harvey1.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #90Xavier Lewis0.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #93Trashawn Ruffinno box-score line yet
12 more on the roster · North Carolina team page