Defensive Lineman Leroy Jackson Re-Signs With UNC

Posted Jan 3, 2026
University of North Carolina defensive lineman Leroy Jackson has re-signed with the Tar Heels and will return to Chapel Hill next season, the school announced on Friday. The redshirt freshman finished 2025 with 36 tackles, fifth amongst North Carolina defensive linemen en route to being named a Second-Team Freshman All-American by The Athletic. (Inside Carolina)

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