Top cornerback recruits in the updated 2027 Rivals300

39 of the 300 prospects in the new rankings are cornerbacks

Mar. 4, 2026 at 12:20am

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The cornerback position is absurdly deep in the updated 2027 Rivals300 rankings, with 39 of the 300 prospects being corners. Several elite cornerback recruits have already committed to top programs like Georgia, South Carolina, and Notre Dame, but many others remain uncommitted and are drawing interest from a host of major schools.

Why it matters

Cornerback is a critical position in college football, and landing top talent at this position can be a game-changer for programs. The depth of talent at cornerback in this recruiting class highlights the intense competition among top programs to secure elite defensive back recruits who can make an immediate impact.

The details

The top cornerback recruit in the updated 2027 Rivals300 is Denver Meredith from North Crowley High School in Texas, who is ranked No. 2 overall. Other highly ranked cornerback recruits include Jayden Dobson (No. 7), Donte Wright (No. 21, Georgia commit), Aamaury Fountain (No. 25, South Carolina commit), and Kobe Osborne (No. 29). Several other corners, including Xavier Hasan (No. 33, Notre Dame commit) and Raylaun Henry (No. 69, Texas A&M commit), have also made big jumps in the rankings.

  • The 2027 Rivals300 rankings were updated on February 23, 2026.
  • Recruits will be embarking on spring visit and offseason camp season in the coming months.

The players

Denver Meredith

A Five-Star Plus+ prospect from North Crowley High School in Texas, ranked No. 2 overall in the 2027 Rivals300.

Jayden Dobson

A top-10 recruit ranked No. 7 overall, now playing at William Amos Hough High School in North Carolina.

Donte Wright

A Georgia commit ranked No. 21 overall, playing at Long Beach Poly High School in California.

Aamaury Fountain

A South Carolina commit ranked No. 25 overall, playing at Northside High School in Georgia.

Kobe Osborne

A rising cornerback recruit ranked No. 29 overall, playing at Mustang High School in Oklahoma.

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What’s next

Recruits will be embarking on a busy spring visit schedule as they continue to field interest from top programs across the country.

The takeaway

The depth of talent at the cornerback position in the 2027 recruiting class is remarkable, with 39 corners featured in the Rivals300. Top programs will be in a fierce battle to land these elite defensive back recruits, who can make an immediate impact on their teams.