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
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Kenton
Dopson III
CB
#21
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UNC Tar Heels

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

Teams
Year
North Carolina Tar Heels
2026 - Present

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

@ SCCL
72.5
Week 3, 2026
vs INND
67.1
Week 5, 2026
@ TXCU
61.9
Week 0, 2026

Lowest Graded Games

@ PAPT
39
Week 6, 2026
@ NCDU
55
Week 7, 2026
vs NYSY
55.8
Week 8, 2026

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
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