Tar Heels 2026 Class | Part Three: Linebackers & Secondary

We’re moving on to Tar Heels 2026 Class | Part Three: Linebackers & Secondary.

In this episode, we shift the focus to the second and third levels of North Carolina’s defense — the playmakers who patrol the middle of the field and the athletes who lock things down on the back end. We take an in-depth look at UNC’s newest linebackers and defensive backs, breaking down how each signee elevates the speed, physicality, and versatility of the defense moving forward.

We’ll cover:
🔹 Linebackers who bring range, instincts, and downhill strike ability
🔹 Defensive backs with ball skills, coverage versatility, and true matchup value
🔹 On-tape traits, technique, and long-term developmental upside
🔹 How these units fit into UNC’s defensive identity and roster blueprint under this staff

If you’re looking for recruiting insight, film-based evaluation, and a clear picture of how UNC is building its defensive backbone, this episode is your full breakdown of the linebackers and secondary in the Tar Heels’ 2026 signing class.

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