ESPN lists UNC DB among 51 freshmen poised to make an impact on the 2026 college football season

Posted Aug 10, 2026
Kenton Dopson III, CB, North Carolina: Bill Belichick historically has a great eye for identifying and developing defensive backs. The Tar Heels flipped Dopson from ACC rival Miami in December, and he arrived as UNC's highest-ranked defensive recruit and No. 15 corner in the 2026 class. Dopson has an opportunity to make a quick impact in Chapel Hill. (ESPN)

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