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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BALLHAWKU

Sep 5, 2025

Canesfrom said:
Def about NIL. Same thing happened to Flowers… he reclassified and we had spent all this dollars on transfers already. Of course we wanted him but couldn’t pay him.

With regards to this kid, likely similar story. But also know while we may have money we always have to compare his deal to the guys on the team… bc you know it’s coming if we overpay.

Same thing on Russell. We pay him what Cuse is and our entire WR room gets a raise….

They really choose who they want to pay. The evals have to fit the price. Highly ranked players are the most expensive but sometimes overvalued

If he’s the best db on our board he should get paid more . Idc it’s a long way to signing day . I prefer over pay for a top db than a rb

PRcane787

Sep 5, 2025

gogeta4

Sep 5, 2025

Hey GUYSSSSSSSSSSS.....

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sedlst11

Sep 5, 2025

gogeta4 said:
Hey GUYSSSSSSSSSSS.....

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Lol classic running it up by Drew

Damiencane86

Sep 5, 2025

gogeta4 said:
Hey GUYSSSSSSSSSSS.....

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Can't stand that snake Rosenhaus

gogeta4

Sep 5, 2025

sedlst11 said:
Lol classic running it up by Drew

Hoyacane1620

Sep 5, 2025

gogeta4 said:
i dont think this kid has a camp. Its just his dad who is a cane fan like stated.and

Just match whatever NIL offers come up its pretty simple.

I'm not allowing the best cb in south florida with a high ceiling to go to ****** chapel hill or anywhere else no matter what i have committed. Especially considering we have kids committed with s potential as well. And currently have a need at safety with only 1 kid committed currently.

They need to be more dilligent earlier in finding out if these kids are reclassing. No way i as a regular poster could know it was a possibility.

Just continue to recruit the kid as a priority as unc made him that right away, we should continue to do the same and match whomever's nil.

There usually arent kids ready to reclass he is one of them from a size an iq standpoint.

and if the staff doesn't want him to reclass........

gogeta4

Sep 5, 2025

PICK 6 BY TRE DOBSON TONIGHT...

HE HAS 3 INTS IN 3 GAMES SO FAR. THIS 1 A 90 YARDER.

PAY DAT MAN

grover

Sep 5, 2025

Silentobserver said:
Not sure I did, but point taken.

At the very least, you'd acknowledge that the timing of this recruiting development with him is odd? Terrible timing? That alone makes the situation different than Toney going through his process after officially reclassifying.

I think this is about Belichik desperately needing good press right now. How many times did Mario announce a recruiting coup in his 5-7 and 7-5 season when we failed in a Saturday?

gogeta4

Sep 5, 2025

Hoyacane1620 said:
and if the staff doesn't want him to reclass........

WELL HE WOULD LIKELY BE OUR BEST CB IN THE CLASS SO THAT WOULDNT BE SMART.

grover

Sep 5, 2025

gogeta4 said:
View attachment 334585 guys got to get ont he same page in recruiting department/nil with Mario to make those decisions i'm guessing.

Its probably how much they have budgeted for the year at a position , based upon the next class etc and when a reclass happens it kinds of change things....we saw that with mali toney last year. The issue with this year is ...we got a pretty solid cb class already and maybe have some flips they are working so they got to figure it all out. Im guessing fitzpatrick, Devin Jackson, probably others we dont know they are still working.

That’s gotta be it. Also if we match now price may go up. Tell the kid we’ll be there in the end and pull the trigger later when market clearing price is clearer. No reason to bid against yourself.

grover

Sep 5, 2025

gogeta4 said:
Hey GUYSSSSSSSSSSS.....

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Kid is massive for a CB.

dycane

Sep 5, 2025

sedlst11 said:
Lol classic running it up by Drew

Not exactly a complex formula.

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skeeter

Sep 5, 2025

gogeta4 said:
use to at Mcarthur in hollywood right off the turnpike.

@Coach Macho Is now there and he has a kid committed to us for clas of 27 at db.

support the mustangs they're rebuilding, lost the first 2 games but theyw ere againnst chaminade and american heritage and they played chaminade tough last week 28-14 loss.

Their junior class seems stacked

Cane&Abel

Sep 5, 2025

PRcane787 said:

U know those parts in a movie when things are going so good but you know it’s setting up for a dramatic turn??? … feels like we are at that part of the movie… kid is posting UM stuff just to set us up.

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Odin

Sep 5, 2025

gogeta4 said:
WELL HE WOULD LIKELY BE OUR BEST CB IN THE CLASS SO THAT WOULDNT BE SMART.

We also don't need 5 cbs in this class,if he's better than all/most our cb commits,we can always drop 1.

gogeta4

Sep 5, 2025

grover said:
Kid is massive for a CB.

HE COULD GET UP TO 200. HE HAS AN ARTIE BURNS BUILD RIGHT NOW LIKELY 6'0-6'1 190

gogeta4

Sep 5, 2025

Odin said:
We also don't need 5 cbs in this class,if he's better than all/most our cb commits,we can always drop 1.

GOOD PROBLEM TO HAVE...I JUST MOVE ONE TO SAFETY.

WE HAVE A TALENT DEFICIT AT SAFETY AND ONLY 1 COMMIT...AN NOT MUCH ACTION THERE OTHER THAN HOPING FOR FLIPS