New SEC team trending to land Texas A&M target and 2027 5-star CB
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Texas A&M’s pursuit of 2027 five-star cornerback Joshua Dobson has been aggressive, to say the least, which is mandatory in today’s NIL-dominated recruiting landscape, and while the Aggies have been the favorites over the last few months, Michigan and South Carolina have made significant headway, according to multiple reports, while the Gamecocks are now the primary team to watch.
On Tuesday, a little over 24 hours before Dobson announces his commitment, Rivals recruiting expert Chad Simmons revealed that South Carolina has become a slight favorite to land the blue-chip cornerback, which would be head coach Shane Beamer’s most significant recruiting win in years, while the Aggies are reportedly “fading” heading into Wednesday, but cannot, and should not be counted out.
So, what has made South Carolina the apparent frontrunner for Dobson? To start, early playing time, while NIL opportunities for the No. 2-ranked CB in the 2027 cycle are likely much higher, especially for a program desperate to land blue-chip prospects.
“The relationships, opportunity for early playing time and the connections the staff has built with Dobson and his family have pushed the Gamecocks to the front entering the final hours. Their NIL push is strong too.”
Similar to five-star linebacker Kaden Henderson, who received a late prediction to land with Notre Dame, coach Mike Elko and cornerbacks coach Bryant Gross-Armiento will look to make last minute push and secure their highly coveted priority prospect, which would serve as the final piece in the Aggies’ future cornerback rotation.
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