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Mikai Gbayor
LB · #28 · Florida State University
Multi-transfer ×3Grad
Height6'2"
Weight222 lbs
Est. eligibility1 yrs
Production index
Medium
Roster status
RosteredMikai Gbayor (LB) officially transferred from University of Missouri, Columbia to University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Last updatedSep 23, 2026, 2:01 PM
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Background
Prior to North Carolina A transfer from Missouri who spent the spring semester with the Tigers • Played 24 games during his time at Nebraska • In 2024, played in 12 games with 11 starts, with career highs with 49 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, three PBU and two fumble recoveries • In 2023, played in all 12 games with four starts, posting 24 tackles with 3.0 tackles for loss and 0.5 sack • A standout linebacker for Irvington High School, where he was named a 2020 All-America candidate by Sports Illustrated • Was ranked among the top 10 recruits in the state of New Jersey by 247Sports and was regarded as the nation’s No. 21 inside linebacker by Rivals.
Hometown
🏴Irvington, NJ
High schoolIrvington
ScholarshipYes
Career path
- TransferredPortal · 8/1/26, 9:26 AMMikai Gbayor (LB) officially transferred from University of Missouri, Columbia to University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- TransferredPortal · 8/1/26, 9:26 AMMikai Gbayor (LB) officially transferred from University of Nebraska-Lincoln to University of Missouri, Columbia
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK | PDEF | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Florida State University | 3 | 1 | 24 | -- | 11 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 |  University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill | 12 | 3 | 226 | Low | 41 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 |  University of Nebraska-Lincoln | 12 | 11 | 22 | Med. | 49 | 20 | 7 | 16 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | 12 | 4 | -- | Low | 24 | 11 | 4 | 17 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 40 | 19 | 272 | Med. | 125 | 57 | 15 | 54 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026