Donovan Hoilette is a defensive lineman who spent the last five seasons playing for Richmond. He has decided to use his final season of college eligibility to test his talents against higher-level competition, as he has committed to Bill Belichick and the UNC football program.
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The Tar Heels have signed Defensive Lineman Donovan Hoilette Jr. pic.twitter.com/y0uDJxDbYU— Carolina Football (@UNCFootball) January 11, 2026Hoilette stands at six-foot-four and weighs 245 pounds. His production shows he can be a disruptive presence in the backfield, applying pressure on quarterbacks and helping stop the run.