2027 DB Kenton Dopson III commits to Miami

Sebastian Font

Mar 13, 2025 2 min read

2027 4-star DB Kenton Dopson III has announced his commitment to the University of Miami live on Instagram.

The 6-foot-1, 185 pounder from Miami, Florida is considered one of the top players in the country regardless of position. Dopson is currently ranked as a top-15 player in the country as well as being ranked the No.2 CB. As a sophomore at Norland, Dopson was credited for three interceptions and 16 total tackles last year, being named a MaxPreps All-American for his efforts.

https://www.hudl.com/profile/19435027/kenton-dopson-iii

The Norland product possesses all the tools to become an elite corner at the next level: length, physicality, and speed. Dopson also runs track, just recently setting a Norland school record for the 200 meter.

Dopson visited multiple games last fall, in attendance for both Hurricane wins over Florida State Miami appears headed back to their roots when it comes to the secondary, building strong classes for both 2026 and 2027.and Duke. In addition, Dopson was part of the star studded line-up of unofficial visitors for week one of spring practice, and follows the path of 2026 DB Jaelen Waters in committing to the ’Canes after week one.

“I’ve been a Hurricanes fan since I can remember, I was born into it,” said Dopson.

While there was clear interest from Dopson’s side, in an age of NIL and constant competition from rival schools, Miami still had to get him over the line. Once again, new defensive backs coach Zac Etheridge was hard at work in securing his future chess pieces. Like with Waters, Etheridge made a strong impression on Dopson with his game plan and communication with him.

Miami beat out nearly 30 other teams who offered Dopson, namely in-state rivals Florida and Florida State. Dopson becomes only the second commit in the 2027 class, joining American Heritage WR Ah’mari Stevens in the class. While the ’Canes are in full swing with their 2026 class, it’s encouraging to see Cristobal & co. securing the top talents in South Florida early.

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grover

Jul 23, 2025

gogeta4 said:
his pops a current poster on here...that level of fan as well.

I knew Wiley was serious about the Canes when his pop is started posting on here. Highest correlation with commitment probability.

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CaryLucas_23

Jul 24, 2025

Same news in different words came out when the reclassification buzz dropped. Nothing new here

Page305

Jul 24, 2025

CanefaninBuckeyeland said:
And Derrick Cooper's mom was always at practice...or so I was told.

Lol shiiidd they said she even participated in a few drills.

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305407cane

Jul 24, 2025

Page305 said:
Lol shiiidd they said she even participated in a few drills.

She was in drills or got……..nevermind

Cane_J15

Jul 24, 2025

305407cane said:
She was in drills or got……..nevermind

That boy Jason Taylor was tellin her the Coops could be great D ins

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Alex_Dynamix

Jul 24, 2025

Yall gon learn with these “Cane Locks” in the NIL era

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San Amaro Dr

Jul 24, 2025

Rule #1 of recruiting: Never speak in absolutes.

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gordonsolie

Jul 24, 2025

Gru said:

252cane

Jul 24, 2025

305407cane said:
I wonder if the staff knew this was happening. Maybe they wouldn’t have taken as many corners

Wym? They wanted Matthews to pair with the 4 we got. They shot their shot with keenon too. So if they were willling to take 5 cbs with one of those guys why not just take dopson who is better than all the cbs we have committed imo

Jul 24, 2025

Golsen82 said:
Imagine committing on your late moms birthday with baby pictures in Canes gear just to be bought. $$> Family morals i guess.

I mean let’s be real if someone’s going to offer a couple hundred thousand more and it’s a top program I’m gone too

TpaBayFlyFisher

Jul 24, 2025

DC3 said:
I mean let’s be real if someone’s going to offer a couple hundred thousand more and it’s a top program I’m gone too

I get that, but athletes give the "hometown" discount all the time-except in South Florida where in addition to an offer they must also have Uncle Luke's approval and 10% more money.....................

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lurker

Jul 24, 2025

grover said:
I knew Wiley was serious about the Canes when his pop is started posting on here. Highest correlation with commitment probability.

D money needs to start offering parents free memberships to CIS.

halocanex

Jul 24, 2025

lurker said:
D money needs to start offering parents free memberships to CIS.

Essex Cane

Jul 24, 2025

gordonsolie said:
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So glad they are not on the schedule this year lol

TpaBayFlyFisher

Jul 24, 2025

lurker said:
D money needs to start offering parents free memberships to CIS.

We should have a thread dedicated to family members who WANT to be identified. Those who want to remain anonymous should do so.

FromDeeeeep

Jul 24, 2025

gordonsolie said:
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Texas is just effing with us at this point.

BALLHAWKU

Jul 24, 2025

Dwinstitles said:
Depends who’s after him, nothing is impossible. But if the UGAs OSUs and Texas think he’s a top ten pick type talent they will back up the brinks trucks. If they don’t he will be a cane 100%.

So if he’s as elite as it gets, he ain’t going to be here.

Disagree , some times honor means more than money . In most cases you’re right though .

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Canenok66

Jul 24, 2025

Dwinstitles said:
Depends who’s after him, nothing is impossible. But if the UGAs OSUs and Texas think he’s a top ten pick type talent they will back up the brinks trucks. If they don’t he will be a cane 100%.

So if he’s as elite as it gets, he ain’t going to be here.

They were all after him when he committed to Miami. He didn’t just pop on the recruiting scene. He’s just reclassifying. I guess there’s reasons to be skeptical but?