Ashton Blatt brings NFL-sized edge juice to UNC’s linebacker room
In the 2026 season, Ashton Blatt is a first-year Tar Heel at 6'3”, 230 pounds with a reputation for backfield disruption, not just tackle collecting: his high school resume included 32 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and 7 sacks as a junior, plus a WPIAL championship run. He was rated a three-star prospect and a top-40 edge rusher nationally by recruiting services, which fits the scouting note here: physical, rangy and built to rush with urgency. If you want a young defender with upside, tone, and pass-rush pop, Blatt is absolutely worth watching.
