Zavion Griffin-Haynes
Freshman defensive lineman on North Carolina's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 235 lb · Rolesville, NC · Rolesville
Recruiting
EDGE recruit
No. 554 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 3-star recruit to North Carolina in 2026.
Zavion Griffin-Haynes
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with North Carolina3-star out of Rolesville
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 three-star recruit at defensive lineman for North Carolina -- now projected as a quality contributor on the defensive line.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in pursuit and hit power.
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 • Named a team captain as a senior • Three-time all-conference selection • Helped Rolesville finish the 2025 season with a 9-4 record, falling in the third round of the NCHSAA Playoffs • As a junior, recorded 84 tackles with 16 tackles for loss and seven sacks • Led Rolesville...
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
- #29Zavion Griffin-Haynesno box-score line yet
12 more on the roster · North Carolina team page