University of North Carolina Athletics
2025 Football Roster
Jersey Number 4
Mikai Gbayor
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 230
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Hometown:
- Irvington, N.J.
- High School:
- Irvington
Prior to North Carolina
A transfer from Missouri who spent the spring semester with the Tigers • Played 24 games during his time at Nebraska • In 2024, played in 12 games with 11 starts, with career highs with 49 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, three PBU and two fumble recoveries • In 2023, played in all 12 games with four starts, posting 24 tackles with 3.0 tackles for loss and 0.5 sack • A standout linebacker for Irvington High School, where he was named a 2020 All-America candidate by Sports Illustrated • Was ranked among the top 10 recruits in the state of New Jersey by 247Sports and was regarded as the nation’s No. 21 inside linebacker by Rivals.
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