2026 SEASON
North Carolina
ACC
North Carolina added 20 players and lost 30 players through the 2026 transfer portal. The net roster change is -10.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick Answers
- Which North Carolina players are most likely to transfer?
- As of November 10, 2026, the North Carolina players with the highest Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS) are Nicco Maggio (Defensive Line, 56), Trey Giddens (Defensive Line, 56), and Nathan Leacock (Wide Receiver, 55). The roster average is 26.0 across 111 scored players. TVS ranks players from 0 to 100 by how likely they are to enter the next portal window.
- How many players has North Carolina gained and lost in the 2026 transfer portal?
- North Carolina has added 20 players and lost 30 in the 2026 transfer portal, a net change of -10.
- Who is North Carolina's top incoming transfer?
- By estimated value, Billy Edwards Jr. (Quarterback, from Wisconsin) at $982,000.
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Incoming Transfers
20
Outgoing Transfers
30
Portal Impact by Position
| Pos | Out | In | Net value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 0 | 18 | +$4.0M |
| QB | 3 | 1 | -$3.2M |
| DL | 7 | 0 | -$1.6M |
| OL | 4 | 1 | -$1.0M |
| DB | 4 | 0 | -$467K |
| TE | 2 | 0 | -$452K |
| LB | 2 | 0 | -$343K |
| WR | 6 | 0 | -$304K |
| RB | 1 | 0 | -$213K |
| ST | 1 | 0 | -$1K |
2026 Depth Chart
ProjectedThis is a projection, not an official team release. The order uses the current roster, recent production, and player usage. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
Roster Risk
OffenseAverage TVS
25/100
DefenseAverage TVS
28/100
Special TeamsAverage TVS
20/100
Highest risk players · TVS percentile
Nicco Maggio Defensive LineVery high
100th
Trey Giddens Defensive LineVery high
100th
Nathan Leacock Wide ReceiverVery high
100th
Madrid Tucker Wide ReceiverVery high
100th
Jake Bauer LinebackerVery high
100th
Program Context
Last 3 seasons
15-19Head coaches
2026 coaching staff
- Bill BelichickHead Coach
- Bobby PetrinoOffensive Coordinator
- Billy MillerSpecial Teams Coordinator
- Armond HawkinsCornerbacks Coach
- Brian BelichickDefensive Backs/Safeties Coach
- Bob DiacoDefensive Line Coach
- Jamie CollinsInside Linebackers Coach
- Corey GaynorOffensive Assistant/Offensive Line
- Will FriendOffensive Line Coach
- Ty NicholsOutside Linebackers Coach
- Matt LombardiQuarterbacks Coach
- Natrone MeansRunning Backs Coach
- Caleb PickrellTight Ends Coach
- Garrick McGeeWide Receivers Coach
2026 Recruiting Class
26 commits#127
Kenton DopsonCB
Miami, FL
#142
Jakob WeatherspoonS
Avon, OH
#162
CJ SadlerATH
Detroit, MI
#180
Keeyun ChapmanWR
Jackson, AL
#231
Travis BurgessQB
Loganville, GA
#243
Vodney ClevelandDL
Birmingham, AL
#272
Duyon Forkpa Jr.LB
Baltimore, MD
#273
Calvin ThomasLB
Cypress, TX
#369
J.B. ShabazzOT
Kernersville, NC
#407
Carnell WarrenWR
Bluffton, SC
#409
David DavisATH
Pittsburgh, PA
#419
Trashawn RuffinDL
Mt. Olive, NC
#436
Da'Ron ParksIOL
Nitro, WV
#463
Zavion Griffin-HaynesEDGE
Rolesville, NC
#594
Jimmy-Phrisco Alo-SuliafuDL
Fulshear, TX
#603
Julian PetersonCB
Atco, NJ
#603
Jaziel HartCB
Roanoke, VA
#745
Carson SneedTE
Nashville, TN
#1125
Aveon WilliamsATH
Casa Grande, AZ
#1158
Nyqir HeltonWR
Atco, NJ
#1396
Dream RashadTE
Lawrenceville, GA
#1422
Jayden Griffin-HaynesLB
Rolesville, NC
#1465
Jordan AvingerLB
Orangeburg, SC
#1465
Zamaurious RobertsonWR
Dillon, SC
#2805
David GreenK
High Point, NC
#2846
Adam McCann-GibbsK
Northern Ireland, NORT
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
111 of 111High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
