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The initial ratings for the University of North Carolina’s roster reveal an overall team score of 79, with an offensive rating of 80 that outpaces a defensive rating of 78, suggesting a slight edge on that side of the ball.
Star Players Lead the Tar Heels' Rating
Star edge rusher Melkart Abou‑Jaoude leads the Tar Heels with an 89 overall rating, while cornerback Kaleb Cost follows at 86 and wide receiver Jordan Shipp at 83, highlighting the impact of key skill positions.
The offensive line, however, presents a vulnerability. Newcomers Jacqawn McRoy and Andrew Threatt are listed with modest scores, and even the most experienced linemen — starting center Christo Kelly and left tackle Jordan Hall — are rated at 78, indicating a collective area that must improve.
Ratings are fluid; they will be recalibrated as the season progresses, meaning the Tar Heels’ numbers could shift as performances dictate and as the team seeks to climb beyond the bottom‑tier offensive rankings they posted last year.