Defensive Lineman Isaiah Johnson Re-Signs With UNC to Return Next Season

Posted Jan 11, 2026
UNC defensive lineman Isaiah Johnson has re-signed with the Tar Heels for next season. The redshirt junior finished his first season in Chapel Hill with 41 tackles — third among UNC defensive lineman — as well as two sacks. Johnson becomes the third Tar Heel defensive lineman re-signing announcement, joining Leroy Jackson and Melkart Abou Jaoude. (Inside Carolina)

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