University of North Carolina Athletics
2025 Football Roster

Jersey Number 89
Paul Barton
- Position:
- Tight End
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 210
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Hometown:
- Palo Alto, Calif.
- High School:
- Sacred Heart Prep
Prior to Joining Football Program
A four-year member of the Tar Heel men’s lacrosse program • Appeared in 54 games during his lacrosse career, earning 31 starts • Was a 2023 Inside Lacrosse Honorable Mention All-America honoree • During prep career, played one year of football at Sacred Heart Prep • Son of Harris Barton, former offensive lineman for the Tar Heels and the San Francisco 49ers.
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