Five-Star Cornerback Sets Official Visit to South Carolina

Joshua Dobson, one of the nation's top 2027 prospects, will visit the Gamecocks in June.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 12:49pm

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Joshua Dobson, a five-star cornerback and one of the top prospects in the 2027 recruiting class, has announced that he will take an official visit to the University of South Carolina the weekend of June 19. Dobson, who is ranked as the No. 8 overall prospect and the top player in North Carolina, will also be on campus for an unofficial visit this weekend to meet with the Gamecocks' coaching staff.

Why it matters

Landing a commitment from Dobson would be a major recruiting coup for South Carolina and head coach Shane Beamer, as the Gamecocks look to build on their recent success and continue to attract top talent to Columbia. Dobson's official visit will give him a chance to get a closer look at the program and evaluate whether South Carolina is the right fit for him.

The details

Dobson, a 6-foot-1, 180-pound cornerback from Cornelius, North Carolina, is being heavily recruited by a number of top programs, including Clemson, LSU, Tennessee, and Texas A&M. He has developed a strong relationship with Gamecocks defensive backs coach Torrian Gray and is looking forward to seeing what South Carolina has to offer this season.

  • Dobson will take an unofficial visit to South Carolina this weekend.
  • Dobson will take his official visit to South Carolina the weekend of June 19.

The players

Joshua Dobson

A five-star cornerback and one of the top prospects in the 2027 recruiting class, ranked as the No. 8 overall player and the top player in North Carolina.

Shane Beamer

The head coach of the University of South Carolina football team.

Torrian Gray

The defensive backs coach for the University of South Carolina football team.

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What they’re saying

“South Carolina has a couple new pieces and I'd like to see what they do this season. I'm looking forward to them having a big year. Coach Torrian Gray is my guy. We have a real relationship and we know each other so well. The whole staff at South Carolina knows me.”

— Joshua Dobson

What’s next

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The takeaway

Landing a commitment from a five-star prospect like Joshua Dobson would be a major recruiting victory for South Carolina, as the Gamecocks look to continue building a top-tier program under head coach Shane Beamer. Dobson's upcoming visits will be crucial in determining whether South Carolina is the right fit for the highly-touted cornerback.