Donovan Hoilette Jr

UNC Edge Contact: @FactionSportsAg Number: 770-545-5457

[Troy Hill @TroyHill96]

@D1kip is another name Carolina fans should get used to hearing! The Richmond transfer comes to Carolina after a productive tenure with the Spiders where he earned First-Team All-Patriot League. High ceiling, high motor, & the kind of talent that can wreak havoc coming off the edge. He has a solid foundation & I’m anxious to see how his pass rush develops in Chapel Hill 😤🐏

[FACTION Sports @FactionSportsAg]

FACTION – Moments that matter. @D1kip @UNCFootball

[Tar Pit Podcast @TarPitPod]

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.

[Carolina Football @UNCFootball]

Get to know one of our newest Tar Heels!

Welcome to the family @D1kip! 🐏

[Donovan Hoilette Jr @D1kip]

RT @TarPitPod: BREAKING: Western Carolina QB transfer Taron Dickens has signed with UNC per, @PeteNakos.

Dickens threw for 3,508 yards, 3…

[Carolina Football @UNCFootball]

Welcome to Chapel Hill @D1kip! 🐏

The Tar Heels have signed Defensive Lineman Donovan Hoilette Jr.

[Tar Pit Podcast @TarPitPod]

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.

[Justin Bostic @JustinBostic7]

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

[FACTION Sports @FactionSportsAg]

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.

[Zion Bryson @BrysonZion]

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.

[Zachary (Zach) Chambers @ZacharyLC_2022]

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)

[TSM Transfer Portal @tsm_portal]

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

[Phillip Gray III ✞ @phillipgrayiii]

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

[Donovan Hoilette Jr @D1kip]

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

[Donovan Hoilette Jr @D1kip]

Go eat brudda🔥🔥

[Matt Zenitz @mzenitz]

Richmond all-conference defensive lineman Camden Byrd is entering the transfer portal, his agency @thebizofathlete tells @chris_hummer and me.

Posted 15.5 sacks the last two seasons, including 8.5 this year.

[J. Wall @justinwa11ace]

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