Is Billy Edwards Jr. starting?
Billy Edwards Jr. is the projected starter at QB for North Carolina Tar Heels.
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Making His Case
This season: 113 passing yards, 0 TD, 0 INT. That's 5% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 65 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #9
- Class
- GR/TR
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 228 lbs
- Transfer
- Wisconsin
Stats
| Season | Pass Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 113 | 0 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 70-rated offense; 23th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.84 for competition level) put them -5 vs unit starters → 65.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at QB · North Carolina Tar Heels
- 1965Billy Edwards Jr.Starter
- 2862Miles O'Neill
- 31049Au'Tori Newkirk
- 4346Travis Burgess
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.