
Khristian Dunbar-Hawkins brings West Coast upside to UNC’s DB room
In the 2025 season, Khristian Dunbar-Hawkins gave North Carolina a developmental defensive back with legit upside: a transfer from UCLA, a former three-star recruit, and the brother of UNC corners coach Armond Hawkins, which should help his transition fast. He arrived with four years of eligibility and, in high school, showed two-way speed and production, including 46 tackles, one interception, and one fumble recovery as a senior at Tustin. He looks like a fit for a system that values length, range, and coachability.






