If the theme of my 2026 tight end preview was "potential", the best word to describe the offensive line is "rebuilding." The Heels ended up losing the majority of the offensive line players that played a lot of snaps last year. This group is headlined by Aidan Banfield; the junior will likely reprise his position at left guard on the line. If he can regain his freshman form and completely heal from his injury, he will be one of the stalwarts of the offensive line this year. The FreshmanUNC has seven incoming freshmen that are recruits for the offensive line.