KentonDopson III
CBCB#21UNC Tar Heels
6'0" • 200lbs • Fr.Draft Eligibility:2031

- Overall Grade '26
- 59.2
- 849th/994 - CBs
- Snap Count '26
- 208
- 879th/2316 - CBs
- Interceptions '26
- 1
- 130th/994 - CBs
- WK 10 MATCHUP
- @ UCONNH 11/7, 5:00 PM
Kenton
Dopson III
CB
#21
|
UNC Tar Heels
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 11/2/2026
Kenton Dopson III is a cornerback for the North Carolina Tar Heels who earned a 59.2 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 849th among 994 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 56.8 ranked 863rd among 994 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 69.8 ranked 430th at the position.
He recorded 1 interceptions on the season. Dopson III broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 95.1 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 18 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 22 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
North Carolina Tar Heels
2026 - Present
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
59.2
AVG
849th/994 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
56.8
AVG
863rd/994 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
-
AVG
772nd/994 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
69.8
AVG
430th/994 CBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
@ SCCL
72.5
Week 3, 2026
vs INND
67.1
Week 5, 2026
@ TXCU
61.9
Week 0, 2026
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
@ PAPT
39
Week 6, 2026
@ NCDU
55
Week 7, 2026
vs NYSY
55.8
Week 8, 2026
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
22
314th/994 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
1
130th/994 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
483rd/994 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
18
667th/994 CBs
Defense
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Rank
314
th
Solo Tackles
22
723
rd
Assists
2
192
nd
Forced Fumbles
0
459
th
Stops
6
159
th
Sacks
0
456
th
Missed Tackles
4
130
th
Interceptions
1
580
th
Passer Rating Allowed
95.1
191
st
Yards per Reception Allowed
9.4
483
rd
Total Pressures
0
832
nd
PBUs
0
667
th
Receptions Allowed
18
Rank
879
th
Total Snaps
208
910
th
Run Defense Snaps
87
1128
th
Pass Rush Snaps
0
825
th
Coverage Snaps
121