Top South Florida Edge Meshi Dobson Considering Reclassification

The 2028 prospect is weighing a move up to the 2027 class.

Feb. 22, 2026 at 1:06am

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Meshi Dobson, a top edge rusher in South Florida's 2028 class, is strongly considering reclassifying to the 2027 class in order to play college football a year earlier. The 6-foot-3, 235-pound prospect from Plantation High School holds 26 scholarship offers from programs like Ohio State, Florida State, Miami, Auburn, Syracuse, and Oklahoma.

Why it matters

Reclassifying is a major decision for high school athletes, as it allows them to potentially enroll in college and begin their careers sooner. Dobson's choice could impact which schools recruit him and how he develops over the next year.

The details

Dobson recently visited Florida State and was impressed by their new football-only facility. He praised Seminoles edge rushers coach Nick Williams, saying he brings a lot of energy when they talk. The hometown Miami Hurricanes are also heavily involved in Dobson's recruitment, with head coach Mario Cristobal visiting him at school last month.

  • Dobson finished his sophomore season in 2022 with 72 total tackles, 31 TFLs, and 14 sacks.
  • Dobson plans to make a decision on reclassifying in the coming months.

The players

Meshi Dobson

A top edge rusher in the 2028 high school class who is strongly considering reclassifying to the 2027 class.

Nick Williams

The edge rushers coach at Florida State, who Dobson praised for his energy and enthusiasm when they speak.

Mario Cristobal

The head coach of the Miami Hurricanes, who visited Dobson at his high school last month.

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What they’re saying

“I do look forward to playing college level early and graduating school early.”

— Meshi Dobson

“I think coach Nick Williams, he's a very brave and intelligent guy. He puts a lot of energy into it when talking to me. He shows a lot of love. Other coaches, they'll just talk to you, but Nick, he brings that energy.”

— Meshi Dobson

“Mario Cristobal, he had came to the school and we had a talk. We was talking about how their game went.”

— Meshi Dobson

What’s next

Dobson plans to make a decision on reclassifying to the 2027 class in the coming months.

The takeaway

Dobson's potential reclassification could significantly impact his recruitment, as he would be able to enroll in college and begin his career a year earlier. His strong interest in programs like Florida State and Miami shows he is a highly sought-after prospect in the Southeast.