LSU Football Poised to Land Elite Five-Star Cornerback

Tigers' secondary coach Corey Raymond leading charge for top 2027 recruit Joshua Dobson

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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LSU football has a strong track record of recruiting and developing elite defensive backs, and the Tigers are in prime position to land another top prospect in five-star cornerback Joshua Dobson. Ranked as high as the No. 5 overall recruit in the class of 2027, Dobson is a consensus top-two cornerback nationally, and LSU secondary coach Corey Raymond is leading the charge to bring the North Carolina standout to Baton Rouge.

Why it matters

Landing elite defensive backs has been a hallmark of LSU's program, with the school earning the moniker "DBU" for its ability to produce NFL-caliber talent in the secondary. Retaining Raymond, the architect of that success, has been crucial for the Tigers as they look to continue that tradition under new head coach Lane Kiffin.

The details

According to the Rivals Prediction Machine, LSU currently has a 75.9% chance of landing Dobson, who attends William Amos Hough High School in North Carolina. The Tigers will have to fend off other top programs for Dobson's commitment, but their track record and Raymond's recruiting prowess have them in a strong position.

  • Dobson is a five-star recruit in the class of 2027.

The players

Joshua Dobson

A five-star cornerback prospect in the class of 2027, ranked as high as the No. 5 overall recruit nationally by ESPN.

Corey Raymond

LSU's secondary coach, who has been the driving force behind the program's success in developing elite defensive backs, earning the school the moniker "DBU".

Lane Kiffin

The new head coach of the LSU football program, who has retained Raymond on his staff to continue the Tigers' tradition of producing NFL-caliber talent in the secondary.

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The takeaway

LSU's ability to consistently recruit and develop elite defensive backs has been a key factor in the program's success, and the Tigers' pursuit of five-star cornerback Joshua Dobson is the latest example of their commitment to maintaining that tradition under new head coach Lane Kiffin.