J.B. Shabazz
6′5″ · 320 lb · Winston-Salem, NC · East Forsyth
Where he comes from
- Winston-Salem, NC
- East Forsyth
- About 50 miles from Kenan Stadium
- Four-star recruit, No. 468 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8921.
Where he fits
North Carolina lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
North Carolina offensive linemen with a game this season
His line is 75th in the country in line yards this season (a team number, not his).
North Carolina’s week
- RecordNorth Carolina is 4-2.
- Next gamevs Miami · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Winston-Salem, NC
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
North Carolina in the news
- Fran Brown names UNC QB1
Syracuse.com Oct 22 - Belichick admits UNC coaching shortcomings
Yahoo Sports Oct 18
Where to follow him
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for North Carolina -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Quality starterFour-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 75th 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).
Joined North Carolina in 2026
- 2026 North Carolina BelichickYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with North Carolina in 2026 as a 4-star recruit, No. 468 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with North Carolina in the 2026 class, a 4-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with North Carolina4-star out of East Forsyth