The Tar Heels aren’t quite done with their 2026 recruiting class after all.
Despite signing a hefty 39-player haul during the early signing period, North Carolina added one more name to the mix, landing a commitment from interior offensive lineman Dujuan Davis. The late addition came quickly-UNC offered Davis earlier in the day, and by nightfall, he was a Tar Heel.
Davis, a 3-star prospect out of Clearwater Central Catholic in Florida, chose Carolina over offers from Florida Atlantic, South Florida, Ole Miss, Rutgers and Western Kentucky. According to the Rivals Industry Rankings, he slots in as the No. 2,387 overall player in the class and the No. 241 interior offensive lineman.
Now, let’s talk about what the Tar Heels are getting in Davis.
At 6’7”, 380 pounds, Davis is a massive presence in the trenches. And he plays like it.
His tape shows a lineman who thrives on physicality-he’s got heavy hands and the kind of upper-body strength that can overwhelm defenders at the snap. Whether it’s driving defenders off the ball or anchoring in pass protection, Davis brings a level of raw power that jumps off the screen.
He was a three-year starter in high school, spending his first two seasons at right guard before kicking out to left tackle as a senior. That kind of versatility is always valuable, but his future at the college level is clearly on the interior. He fits the mold of a downhill mauler-built to move bodies and create space in the run game.
That said, there are areas where development will be key. At his size, mobility is a question mark, though there are flashes on film-particularly from his junior year-where he shows he can pull and move laterally with some effectiveness.
Still, shedding some weight will likely be a top priority once he gets to Chapel Hill, both to improve his mobility and to help him play with better leverage. Pad level is another area where refinement is needed; staying low and balanced will be critical against the kind of defensive tackles he’ll face in the ACC.
But for now, this is a smart late-cycle pickup for North Carolina. The Tar Heels needed another body on the offensive line, and Davis brings size, strength, and upside. He’s not a plug-and-play guy just yet, but with the right development, he has the tools to become a contributor down the line.