North Carolina Tar Heels#2 · DB Kaleb Cost
91 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-11
- Weight
- 195 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Atlanta, GA
Kaleb Cost is a DB (#2) for North Carolina, from Atlanta, GA. In the 2026 season he has 15 tackles over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 19
Sacks 6
Interceptions 13
Passes defensed 13
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 11
Efficiency
Tackles per game 18
Sack rate 6
Coverage 13
Ball-hawking 13
Run defense 19
Havoc rate 12
Measurables
Height 4
Weight 7
Frame 6
Experience 17
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2026 season
15
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Kaleb Cost career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UNC | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | UNC | 11 | 45 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | UNC | 12 | 61 | 0.5 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | UNC | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career | 28 | 126 | 0.5 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
37
3
15
6
41
70
10
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Notre Dame | L 26-37 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Clemson | L 20-28 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs East Tennessee State | W 35-3 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug 29 | vs TCU | W 15-10 | 4 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowNorth Carolina DB: #2
- ClassSenior
- HometownAtlanta, GA
Kaleb Cost: North Carolina DB profile and stats
Kaleb Cost is a DB (#2) for North Carolina, from Atlanta, GA. This profile tracks Kaleb Cost's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the North Carolina roster, the ACC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where North Carolina sits in the race, check the live ACC standings.
Kaleb Cost in the news
All newsRecapNotre Dame beat North Carolina 37-26 (Week 5, 2026)Notre Dame beat North Carolina 37-26 at Kenan Stadium. Now Notre Dame is 5-0, and North Carolina is 2-2, 0-1 in ACC play.2026-10-03RecapNorth Carolina beat East Tennessee State 35-3 (Week 2, 2026)North Carolina beat East Tennessee State 35-3 at Kenan Stadium. Now North Carolina is 2-0, and East Tennessee State is 0-1.2026-09-12RecapNorth Carolina beat TCU 15-10 (Week 1, 2026)North Carolina beat TCU 15-10 at Aviva Stadium, a neutral site. Now North Carolina is 1-0, and TCU is 0-1.2026-08-29
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Kaleb Cost play for?
Kaleb Cost plays for North Carolina, wearing #2 at DB.
What position does Kaleb Cost play?
Kaleb Cost is a DB for North Carolina.
How tall is Kaleb Cost?
Kaleb Cost is 5-11 and weighs 195 lb.
What year is Kaleb Cost in?
Kaleb Cost is listed as a senior on the North Carolina roster.
Where is Kaleb Cost from?
Kaleb Cost is from Atlanta, GA.
How many tackles does Kaleb Cost have?
Kaleb Cost has 15 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.