Byron Nelson
Redshirt freshman offensive lineman on North Carolina's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 300 lb · Katy, TX · Katy
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 897 nationally · Signed with North Carolina
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
Redshirt freshman offensive lineman on North Carolina's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to North Carolina in 2025.
From Katy, TX.
His career
2025
- Signed with North Carolina3-star out of Katy
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for North Carolina -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
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The unit he anchors ranks 7th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
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).
Background
2025 Freshman Season Did not appear in any games and redshirted Prep / High School Attended Katy High School An early enrollee who is a three-star prospect A four-year letterman along the offensive line Started 20 varsity games and allowed only one sack A first-team all-district performer Named…