2026 four-star offensive lineman J.B. Shabazz decommitted from Tennessee on Thursday, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3. He committed to North Carolina and head coach Bill Belichick.
The 6-foot-6, 315-pound prospect is from East Forsyth High School in Kernersville, North Carolina. 247Sports ranks him as the No. 22 offensive tackle in the class and No. 13 player in North Carolina.
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Tennessee offered Shabazz a scholarship on Feb. 11. He officially visited Tennessee on June 13 and announced his commitment to the Vols on July 11.
North Carolina was the first school to offer Shabazz a scholarship on Oct. 12, 2023. He unofficially visited North Carolina on March 8.
Tennessee has 24 commitments in its 2026 football recruiting class: quarterback Faizon Brandon, wide receiver Tyreek King, offensive lineman Gabriel Osenda, linebacker Braylon Outlaw, defensive lineman CJ Edwards, defensive lineman Zach Groves, safety KJ McClain, safety Luke Thompson, defensive end Kedric Golston II, offensive lineman Edward Baker, wide receiver Zaydyn Anderson, quarterback Legend Bey, defensive lineman Dereon Albert, linebacker TJ White, cornerback Jamyan Theodore, defensive lineman Darryl Rivers, wide receiver Javonte Smith, linebacker Brayden Rouse, safety Jowell Combay, athlete Joel Wyatt, athlete Salesi Moa, offensive tackle Kamari Blair, wide receiver Tristen Keys and defensive end Hezekiah Harris.
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