#23
Khristian Dunbar-Hawkins
Returning to North Carolina for 2026
R-Jr. · Inland Empire, Calif. → Tustin
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Khristian Dunbar-Hawkins
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
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Recruit
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CFB
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NFL
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
North Carolina
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · North Carolina
Returning around him
- 16% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: -11 net (20 in / 31 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
North Carolina · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #31 · 2026 recruiting class #19
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #13091
Peaked at #13091 this season.
Background
2025 - Redshirt Freshman Season at Carolina Appeared in three games in 2025 Saw action at Charlotte, against Clemson and at NC State Played a season-high 17 snaps at Charlotte 2024 - Freshman Season at UCLA Did not appear in any games and redshirted the season High School Four-star recruit accord...