Jahvaree Ritzie is a former collegiate football defensive tackle from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. On December 15, 2024, Ritzie declared for the 2025 NFL Draft through his Instagram account (@jahvaree). At the 2025 NFL Combine, his Next Gen Stats score of 65 ranked 25th overall among the defensive tackles, according to NFL's official website.
Jahvaree Ritzie joined the North Carolina Tar Heels football program in 2021 and played until the 2024 season. Over four years, he appeared in 51 games, recording 138 tackles (58 solo), 12 tackles for loss, nine sacks, and an interception. As a freshman, he played in all 13 games and started in the Duke's Mayo Bowl. He wrapped up the season with 25 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and a quarterback hurry. His first collegiate sack came against Wake Forest Demon Deacons. In his sophomore year, Ritzie started seven of the 14 games he played. He had a career-best 48 total tackles that year. During his junior year in 2023, he had 25 tackles and 0.5 sacks in 12 games. In 2024, Ritzie’s performance earned him third-team All-ACC honors. (via North Carolina Tar Heels' official website)
Jahvaree Ritzie's Hometown
Jahvaree Ritzie is from Kernersville, a town in Forsyth County, North Carolina. He attended Robert B. Glenn High School, where he began his football journey. Coming out of high school, he was a four-star prospect. He ranked as the nation’s 143rd-best player, the No. 11 strongside defensive end, and the No. 8 player in North Carolina, according to the 247Sports Composite. In school, He also played basketball and cross country, in addition to football. He was coached by Antwon Stevenson. (via North Carolina Tar Heels' official website)
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Jahvaree Ritzie's Birthplace
Jahvaree Ritzie was reportedly born in Kernersville, a suburb in North Carolina. He is the son of Kindra Ritzie. (via North Carolina Tar Heels' official website)
Jahvaree Ritzie's Nationality
Jahvaree Ritzie holds American nationality, as stated on NFL's official website.
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