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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Hstokes1447

Sep 13, 2025

One9 said:

Pay the man, that’s the best corner in The Nation regardless of class.

Ya Boi

Sep 13, 2025

Pay him his fair worth

End of discussion

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Roe 15th00

Sep 13, 2025

jsy said:
Drop wyman and up this dudes bag
This recruitment is easy just come with the biggest bag
I respect guys who don’t try to be fake
Nothing wrong with going to the biggest bag
That’s like a canes fan going to uf cuz they got a scholarship

Nahh that’s different but I agree with you

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jtwist89

Sep 13, 2025

Its business! No need to take it personal. Pay him! How much more could NC possibly be offering?

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Golsen82

Sep 13, 2025

jtwist89 said:
Its business! No need to take it personal. Pay him! How much more could NC possibly be offering?

1.5 million plus unlimited Jordon blowies

Rey Rey Armweak

Sep 13, 2025

Maybe he wasn’t in man to man, but Dopson looks lost here regardless…

I’m sure he’s elite - I don’t know anything about him. Just saw this play and was confused.

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sedlst11

Sep 13, 2025

Give dopsons money to Lennar

Damiencane86

Sep 13, 2025

Golsen82 said:
1.5 million plus unlimited Jordon blowies

Blowies from Bill or Bill's gf ?

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Golsen82

Sep 13, 2025

Damiencane86 said:
Blowies from Bill or Bill's gf ?

Glasses Why Dont We Have Both GIF by nounish ⌐◨-◨

canecrazy23

Sep 13, 2025

Golsen82 said:

Pointing Up Morgan Freeman GIF by MOODMAN

TRick72

Sep 13, 2025

Golsen82 said:

canecrazy23

Sep 13, 2025

TRick72 said:

TRick72

Sep 13, 2025

canecrazy23 said:

You’d take a blowie from Bill?? Couldn’t be me..

grover

Sep 13, 2025

Dwinstitles said:
If there is no suck tax anymore and we losing guys the goalpost needs to be pushed back or the truth has to be told.

I agree but this negotiation isn't over. You do not bid against yourself. Let things play out.

If we ultimately lose in a bidding war, it better be because we have an equivalent talent for less and we decide he's not talented enough for the cost. But if this kid is the next Rolle, then Mario needs to land him at the end of the day.

gogeta4

Sep 13, 2025

Rey Rey Armweak said:
Maybe he wasn’t in man to man, but Dopson looks lost here regardless…

I’m sure he’s elite - I don’t know anything about him. Just saw this play and was confused.

lol what were you confused about?.

He gave up a slant to Nick Lennear?. Newsflash corners give up receptions. lol

He was in man and got turned around.....Nick will do that to alot of cbs.

Dobson has been man the last 2 years likely against the best wrs any cb faced in the nation or close to it and held up tremendously lol That was the whole reason he blew up....hes been putting in work against the who's who in state two years in a row

252cane

Sep 13, 2025

gogeta4 said:
lol what were you confused about?.

He gave up a slant to Nick Lennear?. Newsflash corners give up receptions. lol

He was in man and got turned around.....Nick will do that to alot of cbs.

Dobson has been man the last 2 years likely against the best wrs any cb faced in the nation or close to it and held up tremendously lol That was the whole reason he blew up....hes been putting in work against the who's who in state two years in a row

Needs to work on his technique. I thought maybe he was zone. Shouldn’t be getting spinned around like that on a slant

gogeta4

Sep 13, 2025

252cane said:
Needs to work on his technique. I thought maybe he was zone. Shouldn’t be getting spinned around like that on a slant

i dont think you guys have watched MNW play. They are spinnin around everyone...Looks like he was running over to get set there.

He has 2 picks the last 3 weeks on slants from what ive seen lol

I know yall are starting yall sour grapes stuff so im gonna be putting out fires.

Is the first two plays play good enough technique for ya?. Thats against a Notre Dame qb and a div 1 wr as well. Giving up a slant to Nick Lennear aint the end of the world lol