2027 5-star CB discusses why Texas A&M stands out in his recruitment

Entering his third season, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko has proven his ability to pick up where former coach Jimbo Fisher left off on the recruiting trail, securing back-to-back top 10-ranked signing classes, and currently holds the No. 1-ranked 2027 cycle after landing four five-star prospects, now including elite offensive lineman Kennedy Brown.

This week, Elko and his staff received a prediction from On3 insider Steve Wiltfong to land a commitment from five-star cornerback Joshua Dobson, who, just a few months ago, looked like a lock to land with the LSU Tigers, but ever since his recent visit to College Station, the blue-chip defensive back is on great terms with Texas A&M heading into the summer.

Set to take an official visit with the Aggies on June 5, Dobson is still considering LSU, as well as South Carolina, Auburn, and the Michigan Wolverines, who all possess a long history of developing cornerbacks for the NFL. Dobson will also take official visits to LSU, South Carolina, and Auburn, which have been confirmed.

Right now, Rivals has Texas A&M with a 60% chance to secure Dobson's commitment, and during his recent interview with the insider Chad Simmons, the North Carolina native further confirmed that the way Mike Elko and his staff have laid out the red carpet and continue to communicate at a high level directly led to his week's prediction.

“How they are recruiting me definitely matters… coming in with a great group of guys like that would make me better,” Dobson stated. “I like the defensive mind of the head coach (Mike Elko) is too… You don’t find that a lot. The development, the culture, everything there is top-notch. They have the coaches, a great plan and it is a 40-year plan there.”

While early predictions aren't definitive by any means, Dobson's tone and tenure when discussing Texas A&M and his recruitment speak volumes heading into his OV. Still, LSU, now headed by Lane Kiffin, should be considered a major player moving forward.