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 20, 2025

gogeta4 said:
whats scary is Nyjalik Kelly is an nfl caliber de that would likely be here as a starter on this beastly dl if it wasnt for otf, hes been pretty solid at ucf

He would be getting reps still why not stay

Problem2

Sep 21, 2025

ivals No. 3 cornerback and long-time Miami commit Kenton Dopson III soaked it all in..

"It means a lot, especially for me and my family that are lifelong fans," Dopson said. Coach is doing what he said he would do, building it up inside out. What continues to impress me is the big time matchups and the fans showing up. The DBs are big, fast & physical."

Cane44

Sep 21, 2025

Problem2 said:
ivals No. 3 cornerback and long-time Miami commit Kenton Dopson III soaked it all in..

"It means a lot, especially for me and my family that are lifelong fans," Dopson said. Coach is doing what he said he would do, building it up inside out. What continues to impress me is the big time matchups and the fans showing up. The DBs are big, fast & physical."

Think hard kid. You’re a hometown kid, your parents are diehard canes, we have a competitive nil and the canes are on the up and up!!! UNC is a circus, dnt chase the fools gold.

Problem2

Sep 21, 2025

AtlAtty

Sep 21, 2025

gogeta4 said:
whats scary is Nyjalik Kelly is an nfl caliber de that would likely be here as a starter on this beastly dl if it wasnt for otf, hes been pretty solid at ucf

I like Kelly a lot as well, but would he start over Mesidor? Probably a platoon situation.

It probably worked out best for Kelly because he is getting more reps at UCF and still able to show what he can do. Same for Mesidor at UM.

k9cane

Sep 21, 2025

AtlAtty said:
I like Kelly a lot as well, but would he start over Mesidor? Probably a platoon situation.

It probably worked out best for Kelly because he is getting more reps at UCF and still able to show what he can do. Same for Mesidor at UM.

there were other issues for Kelly that were off-the-field...

gogeta4

Sep 21, 2025

BALLHAWKU said:
He would be getting reps still why not stay

off the field situation...

gogeta4

Sep 21, 2025

AtlAtty said:
I like Kelly a lot as well, but would he start over Mesidor? Probably a platoon situation.

It probably worked out best for Kelly because he is getting more reps at UCF and still able to show what he can do. Same for Mesidor at UM.

Nyjalik would of ...Mesidor would have had to stay inside or they would be splitting reps.

Kelly has that bend thats hard to teach.....it seems to have worked as he has played well for them up there.

Him on this dl would be bananas with bain, mesidor, Lightfoot in a nascar with his homie Armando Blount as well.

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KaneSmoke

Sep 22, 2025

CanefaninBuckeyeland said:
If dude is willing to ignore his mom's wishes, this won't matter

What wishes?

301cane

Sep 22, 2025

We are going to the playoff and UNC is going in the ******* toilet. You're either in or you're out, young man

Problem2

Sep 22, 2025

Sounds like buddy is having second thoughts about old Bill :pgdead:

Last edited: Sep 22, 2025

CanefaninBuckeyeland

Sep 23, 2025

KaneSmoke said:
What wishes?

Good point as I'm operating off of some assumptions.

lindend

Sep 25, 2025

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jsy

Sep 25, 2025

Problem2 said:
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Sounds like buddy is having second thoughts about old Bill

my interpretation is that Miami upped the bag
the bigger the bag the more dreamy a school gets

JHallCanes

Sep 25, 2025

By far his best option would be to come to Miami

If he doesn’t? Honestly whatever see you in the portal

Damiencane86

Sep 25, 2025

JHallCanes said:
By far his best option would be to come to Miami

If he doesn’t? Honestly whatever see you in the portal

This is a kid we wanna keep in the fold

TrojanCane

Sep 25, 2025

JHallCanes said:
By far his best option would be to come to Miami

If he doesn’t? Honestly whatever see you in the portal

Agreed, this one reminds of the Antione Jackson situation. It's not apples to apples but everyone knew he'd be in the portal after realizing he made a mistake -- and we said "no thank you" when he wanted to return. Hopefully Dopson avoids that pitfall.