Is Nyqir Helton starting?
Nyqir Helton is listed 2nd string at WR-Z for North Carolina Tar Heels.
Freshman · #17
See full North Carolina Tar Heels depth chart ›Depth at WR-Z · North Carolina Tar Heels
- 1191Jordan ShippStarter
- 21770Nyqir HeltonYou
- 31664Zamaurious Robertson
North Carolina Starting Lineup
Top wide receivers in the ACC
Up next for North Carolina
North Carolina plays UConn away on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.
Nyqir Helton is currently behind Jordan Shipp at WR-Z on the North Carolina depth chart, a ACC team rated 75 overall this season.
Why this rating?
On a 84-rated offense; no production or recruiting data — rated at heuristic floor → 70.
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.
2026 Game Log
Oct 31LMIAYDS 19
- REC
- 2
- YDS
- 19
- AVG
- 9.5
- TD
- 0
Final L 38-35
Oct 24LSYRYDS 15
- REC
- 2
- YDS
- 15
- AVG
- 7.5
- TD
- 0
Final L 31-30 OT
| OPP | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 | LMIA | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 |
| Oct 24 | LSYR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 |
Nyqir Helton's 2026 game-by-game stat log.
The People's Ratings
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.