Kristian Varner - Football - University of North Carolina Athletics

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Sep 6Final

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Charlotte, N.C. (Jerry Richardson Stadium)

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Chapel Hill, N.C.

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Sep 20Final

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Orlando, Fla. (Acrisure Bounce House)

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Chapel Hill, N.C.

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Oct 1710:30 PM

Berkeley, Calif. (California Memorial Stadium)

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Chapel Hill, N.C.

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Oct 317:30 PM

Syracuse, N.Y. (JMA Wireless Dome)

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Winston-Salem, N.C. (Allegory Federal Credit Union Stadium)

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Kristian Varner

Position:
Defensive Line
Weight:
300
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Hiram, Ga.
High School:
Hiram

2021 – Sophomore Season
Appeared in six games on the defensive line • Made two tackles in the season opener at Virginia Tech • Entered the transfer portal in November.

2020 – Redshirt Freshman Season

Made three appearances on the defensive line • Saw game action against Syracuse, Duke and Western Carolina • Notched a tackle for loss against the Catamounts • Redshirted in 2019 • Appeared in the Mercer game.

Hiram High School

Listed as the No. 76 player in the state of Georgia by Rivals • Considered a three-star prospect according to ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports • Earned first-team all-region honors as a senior • Posted 44 tackles, four sacks, an INT and a forced fumble • Tallied 30 tackles, two sacks and 2.5 TFL as a junior • Coached by Pete Fominaya.

Personal

Son of Emma Bray and Keath Johnson • Birthday is June 12.

UNC Volleyball: Tar Heels Open ACC Play with Sweep of Wake Forest

Saturday, September 27

Carolina Insider - Interview with Derek Dixon (Full Segment) - September 26, 2025

Friday, September 26

Carolina Insider - Interview with Jim Tanner (Full Segment) - September 26, 2025

Friday, September 26

Tar Heels in the Community pres. by NC Electric Co-ops - Montross Day of Service - Sept. 23, 2025

Friday, September 26

Will Hardy Action Photo at UCF

Hardy Named William V. Campbell Trophy Semifinalist

Wednesday, September 24

Kicks for Kids Shoe Painting with Pediatric Cancer Patients

Football Paints Shoes With Pediatric Cancer Patients For Coaches Versus Cancer Game

Tuesday, September 23

Generic Jordan Football Web Header

Clemson Football Game Set For October 4 At Noon On ESPN

Monday, September 22

Melkart Abou Jaoude vs UCF

UCF Downs Tar Heels, 34-9

Saturday, September 20