Is Isaiah Johnson starting?
Isaiah Johnson is the projected starter at NT for North Carolina Tar Heels.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Clear Springs, ranked #1,778 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 37 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 2 sacks. That's 5% of the team's production at his spot and 81th-percentile production nationally — good for a 84 overall (Good tier).
- Jersey
- #0
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 275 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | 2.5 | 2 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8450
- National Rank
- #1778
- High School
- Clear Springs
- Hometown
- League City, TX
Why this rating?
On a 79-rated defense; 81th-percentile production (×0.83 for competition level) put them +5 vs unit starters → 84.
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 NT · North Carolina Tar Heels
- 1084Isaiah JohnsonStarter
- 29069Xavier Lewis
- 38858Vodney Cleveland
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.