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Jake Bauer
Returning to North Carolina for 2026
R-Jr. · West Chester, Pa. → Malvern Prep
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Jake Bauer
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Career Arc
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
North Carolina
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · North Carolina
Returning around him
- 16% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: -11 net (20 in / 31 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
North Carolina · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #31 · 2026 recruiting class #19
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #13225
Peaked at #13225 this season.
Background
2025 - Freshman Season at Carolina Appeared in four games as a freshman Saw action against TCU, Charlotte, Richmond and Wake Forest Redshirted the season Malvern Prep High School Rated the No. 29 player in Pennsylvania and No. 147 nationally among linebackers, according to the 247Sports Composite...