Lineman Camps · North Carolina · Verified by Coach Jay Freeman
North Carolina lineman camps,
verified by Coach Jay.
24 verified lineman camps in North Carolina — 24 O-line, 24 D-line. Next up: Charlotte Big Man Challenge OL/DL Camp (June 5, 2026).
North Carolina runs more verified lineman camps per year than any other US state — quietly the busiest market for trench-specific training in the country. The ACC corridor stacks the camp calendar: UNC, NC State, Duke, Wake Forest, Appalachian State, East Carolina, Charlotte, and Campbell each run multiple satellite and on-campus sessions where the line gets evaluated separately from skill positions. The Carolinas' geographic position — driving distance to the SEC South, the ACC, the AAC, and the Big East — makes the state a magnet for college-coach travel during the camp window. If you're a Carolinas lineman, the camp density around you is structurally higher than what you'd see in most southern states.
Coach Jay Freeman's calendar tracks North Carolina lineman camps across the UNC system (multiple sessions per summer), the NC State program camps, the App State series in Boone, Duke + Wake Forest's lineman-specific evaluations, and the smaller-school camps (Charlotte, East Carolina, Campbell, Western Carolina, NC A&T) that often produce real scholarship offers. The position-specific trench academies operating out of Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, Greensboro, and the mountains are also tracked. If you're trying to figure out which six camps are worth the summer travel — the list below is the audited answer.
Why train at the line in North Carolina
- Highest verified camp count of any US state.
- ACC + AAC + Big East coaches all travel through the state during the camp window.
- UNC, NC State, Duke, App State, Wake Forest, East Carolina, Charlotte all run program camps that evaluate the line separately.
North Carolina lineman camps — 2026 calendar
June 2026
College program camp
Jun 5, 2026
Charlotte Big Man Challenge OL/DL Camp
Charlotte 49ers Football
Charlotte, NC · UNC Charlotte
UNC Charlotte's Big Man Challenge for OL/DL HS prospects.
College program camp
Jun 6, 2026
Appalachian State Loggains OL/DL Camp — June 6
Appalachian State Football
Boone, NC · Appalachian State University
Dowell Loggains' Appalachian State HS OL/DL camp — Session 1.
College program camp
Jun 9, 2026
NC State Dave Doeren OL/DL Camp — June 9
NC State Football
Raleigh, NC · NC State University
NC State's HS OL/DL prospect camp under Dave Doeren.
College program camp
Jun 10, 2026
UNC Bill Belichick OL/DL Camp — June 10
Bill Belichick Football Camps / UNC
Chapel Hill, NC · University of North Carolina
Bill Belichick's first 2026 UNC OL/DL prospect day. Tar Heel staff plus visiting college coaches.
Position camp
Jun 10–12, 2026
Lance Smith Lineman Academy
Lance Smith Lineman Academy
Winston-Salem, NC · Wake Forest University
Former NFL OL Lance Smith runs a three-day lineman academy at Wake Forest.
College program camp
Jun 11, 2026
UNC Bill Belichick OL/DL Camp — June 11
Bill Belichick Football Camps / UNC
Chapel Hill, NC · University of North Carolina
Second 2026 UNC OL/DL session.
College program camp
Jun 11, 2026
NC State Dave Doeren OL/DL Camp — June 11
NC State Football
Raleigh, NC · NC State University
Second NC State 2026 OL/DL session.
College program camp
Jun 13, 2026
Appalachian State Loggains OL/DL Camp — June 13
Appalachian State Football
Boone, NC · Appalachian State University
App State HS OL/DL camp — Session 2.
College program camp
Jun 15, 2026
Duke Big Man OL/DL Camp
Duke Football
Durham, NC · Duke University
Duke's annual Big Man OL/DL HS prospect camp under HC Manny Diaz.
College program camp
Jun 17, 2026
UNC Bill Belichick OL/DL Camp — June 17
Bill Belichick Football Camps / UNC
Chapel Hill, NC · University of North Carolina
Third 2026 UNC OL/DL session.
College program camp
Jun 18, 2026
UNC Bill Belichick OL/DL Camp — June 18
Bill Belichick Football Camps / UNC
Chapel Hill, NC · University of North Carolina
Fourth 2026 UNC OL/DL session.
College program camp
Jun 18, 2026
NC State Dave Doeren OL/DL Camp — June 18
NC State Football
Raleigh, NC · NC State University
Third NC State 2026 OL/DL session.
College program camp
Jun 20, 2026
Appalachian State Loggains OL/DL Camp — June 20
Appalachian State Football
Boone, NC · Appalachian State University
App State HS OL/DL camp — Session 3.
College program camp
Jun 22, 2026
Winston-Salem State Big Man Camp — June 22
Winston-Salem State Football
Winston-Salem, NC · WSSU
HBCU OL/DL camp at Winston-Salem State.
College program camp
Jun 24, 2026
Winston-Salem State Big Man Camp — June 24
Winston-Salem State Football
Winston-Salem, NC · WSSU
Second 2026 WSSU Big Man Camp session.
College program camp
Jun 24, 2026
Greensboro College OL/DL Camp
Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC · Greensboro College
D3 OL/DL HS prospect camp at Greensboro College.
tbd
Position camp
Dates TBD
Camp Lineman — Charlotte, NC
Camp Lineman
Charlotte, NC · Charlotte Christian School
Charlotte stop of Camp Lineman's national OL/DL series.
Recruiting showcase
Dates TBD
AAE Combine Camp — Charlotte
AAE Camp
Charlotte, NC · TBD
AAE Combine Charlotte stop with OL/DL evaluations.
College program camp
Dates TBD
Lenoir-Rhyne Doug Socha Elite Prospect — May 31
Lenoir-Rhyne Football
Hickory, NC · Lenoir-Rhyne University
D2 Lenoir-Rhyne Elite Prospect day — OL/DL evaluation among other positions.
Position camp
Dates TBD
Central Carolina OL/DL Showdown
Central Carolina
Sanford, NC · Lee County Athletic Park
Independent NC OL/DL/edge competition — early spring tune-up for trench prospects.
Position camp
Dates TBD
92 Ways Linemen Football Camp
92 Ways Football Academy
Huntersville, NC · Hopewell High
Charlotte-area HS lineman camp.
Recruiting showcase
Dates TBD
Under Armour Next Camp — Charlotte
Under Armour Next Football
Charlotte, NC · TBD
UA Next regional — Charlotte.
Coach clinic
Dates TBD
AFCA Annual Convention
American Football Coaches Association
Charlotte, NC · Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S College St
The largest coaching convention in football. 5,000–10,000 attendees. X & O sessions, HSCA, PDS, including OL/DL technique tracks.
Coach clinic
Dates TBD
Glazier Clinic — Charlotte
Glazier Clinics
Charlotte, NC · TBD
Glazier Clinics Charlotte stop.
Common questions about lineman camps in North Carolina
- How many lineman camps are in North Carolina in 2026?
- Coach Jay Freeman's calendar tracks 24 verified lineman camps in North Carolina for 2026 — 24 with O-line focus and 24 with D-line focus. The list is audited quarterly.
- When is the next lineman camp in North Carolina?
- The next verified lineman camp in North Carolina is Charlotte Big Man Challenge OL/DL Camp on June 5, 2026. New camps are added throughout the year as organizers publish dates; sign up for alerts to be notified.
- Are there D-line specific camps in North Carolina?
- Yes — 24 verified North Carolina camps include D-line as a focus area. D-line-specific camps are far rarer than O-line camps nationally, so this list is a useful filter for defensive linemen.
- What lineman recruiting showcases happen in North Carolina?
- North Carolina hosts 2 verified lineman recruiting showcases this year, including AAE Combine Camp — Charlotte, Under Armour Next Camp — Charlotte. College coaches actively evaluate the trench at each.
- Who maintains the North Carolina lineman camp calendar?
- The LinePlay Football lineman camps calendar is maintained by founder Coach Jay Freeman (30+ years coaching O-line and D-line) and audited quarterly. Every camp entry is sourced from the organizer directly, verified by URL HEAD-check on release, and linked to its source page.