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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JHallCanes

Jul 8, 2025

88 said:
You might as well get kids a year later in a time period where they mature physically and mentally a ton.

There’s been studies on the effects of athletes in regards to their age in a class and almost always the advantage goes to older kids in each class.

I cringe when I see it but also just shrug my shoulders. Someone is always gonna point out a “ED REED WAS A TWO STAR” example when in general it’s pretty clearly not a great idea to recruit two stars

Also just side eye the notion that people in Florida/South Florida are in these kids ears with what’s best for their future…

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CF3

Jul 8, 2025

gogeta4 said:
Physically hes ready. Hes lilely bigger than most of our cbs right now. Kid is lile 6'0 185-190.
Learning coverage is all he would need and getting adjusted to that.

Saw this coming as just like flowers, blount, etc they are all on the same program path wise academically.

Moving back into their original class?

gogeta4

Jul 8, 2025

CF3 said:
Moving back into their original class?

Flowers.

Not blount n tre ( dobson)

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edge

Jul 8, 2025

True if big

Calinative

Jul 8, 2025

gogeta4 said:
Physically hes ready. Hes lilely bigger than most of our cbs right now. Kid is lile 6'0 185-190.
Learning coverage is all he would need and getting adjusted to that.

Saw this coming as just like flowers, blount, etc they are all on the same program path wise academically.

Let's hope this doesn't end like Flowers

BALLHAWKU

Jul 8, 2025

DubCaliCane said:
Simply put, Damari Brown has to move to safety and if he doesn’t, he should be shown the door. He’s legitimately a prototype safety. It’s ridiculous.

I believe he should and one or two more

CaneBear0207

Jul 9, 2025

So, is he going to stick, or naw?

HurricanesR1

Jul 9, 2025

CaneBear0207 said:
So, is he going to stick, or naw?

I'd bet no

He'll get way more attention if he reclassifies, plus we already have four DBs committed for 26.

gogeta4

Jul 9, 2025

Calinative said:
Let's hope this doesn't end like Flowers

he is my fav so.fla cb easily an that was as a sophomore regardless of class.

He's better than Fitzpatrick, Flowers and them as a pure cb.

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bear

Jul 9, 2025

Just reading up on this kid. Seems like the stud we have been waiting for years at CB. 26 or 27 him and his family are all canes and this guy is a game changer. When is the last time our best player was at CB or safety? Since the great days!

Sandman211

Jul 9, 2025

gogeta4 said:
he is my fav so.fla cb easily an that was as a sophomore regardless of class.

He's better than Fitzpatrick, Flowers and them as a pure cb.

If that's the case, I imagine Mario will make him a huge priority and do whatever it takes to keep him in. Dude shouldn't be afraid of some competition. Do you think?

gogeta4

Jul 9, 2025

Sandman211 said:
If that's the case, I imagine Mario will make him a huge priority and do whatever it takes to keep him in. Dude shouldn't be afraid of some competition. Do you think?

DAWG

Hes stayed at Norland when all the "big" schools have tried to get him so im hoping it stays that way as far as loyalty.

Confidence1000

Jul 9, 2025

edge said:
True if big

Confidence1000

Jul 9, 2025

Man we need the 27’ kid dat plays Safety to reclassify too! We need all the good players we can get BIG PAUSE

AUcane

Jul 9, 2025

Sandman211 said:
If that's the case, I imagine Mario will make him a huge priority and do whatever it takes to keep him in. Dude shouldn't be afraid of some competition. Do you think?

Weren’t we going to do that with flowers but we didn’t have the $$ for it? So why is this kid any different?

gogeta4

Jul 9, 2025

AUcane said:
Weren’t we going to do that with flowers but we didn’t have the $$ for it? So why is this kid any different?

this kid is committed to us.

Big O Cane

Jul 9, 2025

I think he sticks

Calinative

Jul 9, 2025

AUcane said:
Weren’t we going to do that with flowers but we didn’t have the $$ for it? So why is this kid any different?

Flowers was also AFTER we already signed a big HS and Portal Class, though. It's currently July lol.

Ya Boi

Jul 10, 2025

HurricanesR1 said:
I'd bet no

He'll get way more attention if he reclassifies, plus we already have four DBs committed for 26.

Kenton was RAISED a Hurricane by Hurricane fans, he's a Hurricanes fan and went to home games with his parents. He deserves to go through the process but loves the thought of playing for Miami. Get rid of the PTSD

HurricanesR1

Jul 10, 2025

Ya Boi said:
Kenton was RAISED a Hurricane by Hurricane fans, he's a Hurricanes fan and went to home games with his parents. He deserves to go through the process but loves the thought of playing for Miami. Get rid of the PTSD

I respect your opinion that you're entitled to. I hope when signing day arrives that you're right and I'm wrong.