Donovan Hoilette Jr

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Donovan Hoilette (@D1kip) wins with effort, leverage, and consistent backfield disruption. He generated multiple pressures against UNC in last year’s matchup and arrives as a veteran EDGE with a heavy snap load who provides immediate depth with starter upside.

Get to know one of our newest Tar Heels! Welcome to the family @D1kip! 🐏

RT @TarPitPod: BREAKING: Western Carolina QB transfer Taron Dickens has signed with UNC per, @PeteNakos. Dickens threw for 3,508 yards, 3…

Welcome to Chapel Hill @D1kip! 🐏 The Tar Heels have signed Defensive Lineman Donovan Hoilette Jr.

BREAKING: Richmond Transfer DE Donavan Hoilette (@D1kip) has committed and signed to North Carolina. The 6’4”, 245-pound edge rusher was a First-Team All-Conference selection. 2025 Stats: • 43 tackles • 9 sacks • 13 TFLs • 29 pressures • 26 QB hurries Hoilette joins as a grad transfer with the ability to contribute Day 1.

After careful consideration I will no longer be entering the transfer portal and will be returning to Florida A&M. #FAMULY

DONOVAN HOILETTE ⁦@D1kip⁩ | 6’4” 245 | Edge 1st Team All-Conference •Notched a career-high 48 tackles, 9.5 sacks and 13 tackles for loss (-79 yards) •Tallied two pass breakups, a forced fumble and blocked a field goal attempt.

I will be entering the transfer portal as a graduate transfer Jan. 2nd. I am set to graduate in May and have 1 year + a medical redshirt year remaining.

Thank you University of Richmond for the opportunity and experience. After a lot of thought and prayer, I’ve decided to enter the transfer portal on Jan. 2 as a graduate transfer. Graduating May 2026, with 1 year of eligibility. 6’2”/240lbs Physical Linebacker (MIKE/SAM)

Richmond DE/OLB Donovan Hoilette (@D1kip) will enter the Transfer Portal as a Grad Transfer per his agency @FactionSportsAg Finished the 2025 season with 9 sacks, 13 TFLs, a forced fumble, and a blocked kick en route to earning his spot on First-Team All-Patriot League

After a lot of prayer and talks with my family, I will be entering the transfer portal on January 2nd with 1 year of eligibility remaining. 6”4’ 305 C,OG,OT 1 Year of eligibility 39 games played in (LT, C, RG, RT) 1st team All-Patriot League

6’4”, 245 First-Team All-Conference Stats 43 Tackles 9 Sacks 13 TFLs 29 Pressures 26 Qb Hurries I’m entering the portal as a Grad Transfer and excited to connect with programs looking for an explosive, physical playmaker who can contribute Day 1. #TransferPortal #GradTransfer

Go eat brudda🔥🔥

Thank you Catamount Nation… I plan on entering the portal on Jan 2 !!! 30 Tackles (17 solos) 6 TFL, 4 Sacks, 13 Qb Hits , 20 Qb Hurries