Top Cornerback Recruit Sets Visit With SEC Rival

Joshua Dobson, a highly-touted LSU target, will take an official visit to Texas A&M this summer.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 10:20pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a football defensive back in sharp, geometric shapes and planes of vibrant colors, representing the intense competition for elite talent in college football recruiting.Top cornerback recruit Joshua Dobson's recruitment has become a battleground for several SEC powerhouses.College Station Today

Cornelius (N.C.) William Amos Hough five-star cornerback Joshua Dobson, the nation's No. 2 ranked cornerback in the 2027 recruiting class, remains a priority target for Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers. Dobson will take an official visit to the Texas A&M Aggies in June, as the SEC rival firmly remains in play for the elite defensive back's commitment.

Why it matters

Landing top-tier defensive back recruits like Dobson is crucial for LSU and other elite programs looking to reload their secondaries. Dobson's recruitment has become a battle between several SEC powerhouses, underscoring the fierce competition for the nation's top talent.

The details

The 6-foot-1, 170-pound Dobson has visited LSU this offseason and also checked in with Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers. Now, he will head to College Station to spend multiple days with Mike Elko and the Texas A&M coaching staff in June. Dobson is also slated to take an official visit to South Carolina later this year, while Clemson and others remain in contact.

  • Dobson visited LSU this offseason.
  • Dobson will visit Texas A&M in June.
  • Dobson will take an official visit to South Carolina later this year.

The players

Joshua Dobson

A five-star cornerback and the No. 2 ranked cornerback in the 2027 recruiting class.

Lane Kiffin

The head coach of the LSU Tigers football team.

Mike Elko

The head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies football team.

Dabo Swinney

The head coach of the Clemson Tigers football team.

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What’s next

Dobson will take an official visit to the South Carolina Gamecocks later this offseason as the battle for his commitment continues.

The takeaway

Dobson's recruitment has become a high-stakes battle between several elite SEC programs, underscoring the fierce competition for top defensive back talent in college football.