Former Maryland football DL commits to North Carolina and Bill Belichick

According to multiple reports, former Maryland football defensive lineman Lavon Johnson has committed to Bill Belichick and North Carolina to continue his football career. Johnson entered the portal after playing two seasons in College Park.

BREAKING: Maryland transfer DL Lavon Johnson has signed with North Carolina, @PeteNakos_ reports🐏https://t.co/GmZKd2FBvQ pic.twitter.com/i8y46tqDCt
— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal_) April 18, 2025

Johnson made 18 appearances on the defensive line in the past two seasons for the Terrapins. He recorded 19 tackles, two TFLs, with one sack in his career in College Park. It was the second time Johnson had entered the portal. He announced he would enter back in December before Mike Locksley and Co. convinced him to come back. With Jordan Phillips entering the NFL Draft, Johnson was expected to take a bigger role with the team this season.

The Terrapins are a little thin at the interior defensive line, and it could be an area that's addressed this spring with the portal.

UPDATE*

After signing a contract with North Carolina earlier in the day, Johnson has now signed with Texas.

Maryland transfer DL Lavon Johnson, who signed a contract earlier today with UNC, has now signed with Texas, @On3sports has learned. https://t.co/VxSGJETKD9 https://t.co/GD5OiBWTMi
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) April 18, 2025