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
2027 Recruiting Class
16 commits#16
Brayden BoothDE
San Antonio, TX
#22
Theodis WilsonOLB
Seffner, FL
#25
Shavezz DixonOG
Leesburg, GA
#30
Ta'Sheem ButlerILB
Glassboro, NJ
#31
Amare PattersonWR
Bluffton, SC
#31
Kaiden Robinson-VickersDT
Hawthorne, FL
#34
Zykee ScottILB
Wyndmoor, PA
#41
Jaiden LindsayOG
Olney, MD
#43
Noah SpinksQB-PP
Houston, TX
#52
Aaron WilliamsOLB
Missouri City, TX
#69
Hudson IngalsbeOT
Anniston, AL
#81
Trey Johnson IIIS
Cibolo, TX
#84
Neal RobertsOG
Winona, MS
#93
Chad WillisWR
Orchard Lake, MI
#95
Nazir PitchfordCB
Miami, FL
#105
Isaiah StephensRB
Sheridan, AR
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
111 of 111High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
