Zion Smith
Freshman offensive lineman on North Carolina's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 320 lb · Townsend, DE · DeMatha Catholic (Md.)
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 774 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 3-star recruit to North Carolina in 2026.
Zion Smith
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with North Carolina3-star out of DeMatha Catholic
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 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 Townsend, Delaware, but attended DeMatha Catholic High School, where he was a four-year starter at left tackle for head coach Bill McGregor • Helped lead the Stags to a perfect 11-0 record and a Washington Catholica Athletic Conference (WCAC) Championship as a sen...