

Five-star cornerback Joshua Dobson has included Texas A&M in his final five schools for recruitment. The Aggies are competing against LSU, South Carolina, Michigan, and Auburn for his commitment.
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Texas A&M's success on the recruiting trail will more than likely lead to finishing the 2027 cycle ranked No. 1 by the end of the year, and after the Maroon & White Game last Saturday, which also served as another hosting opportunity for third-year head coach Mike Elko and his revamped staff.
Over the last four months, Elko and new cornerbacks coach Bryant Gross-Armiento have had their sights set on five-star cornerbacks John Meredith and Joshua Dobson, who are both taking official visits to College Station over the next two months. Two blue-blood programs will serve as the Aggies' primary competition for both blue-chip recruits, while Dobson has now placed Texas A&M in his final five program list.
Officially competing with LSU, South Carolina, Michigan, and Auburn, Texas A&M has received nothing but praise from the five-star corner during his last unofficial visit, noting Elko's background as a defensive backs coach, while current freshman and former five-star cornerback Brandon Arrington has already looked like a first-year contributor after an impressive spring performance.
Joshua Dobson transferred to Cornelius (N.C.) Hough, before his 2026 senior season this fall, recorded a tackle and an interception during the Under Armour All-America Game earlier this year. According to 247Sports, Dobson is the 43rd-ranked prospect in the 2027 class, the 6th-ranked cornerback, and the 2nd-ranked prospect in North Carolina.
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This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Texas A&M is a finalist to land 2027 5-star CB Joshua Dobson
Joshua Dobson is considering Texas A&M, LSU, South Carolina, Michigan, and Auburn.
Joshua Dobson is ranked as the 6th cornerback and 43rd overall prospect in the 2027 class.
Joshua Dobson recorded a tackle and an interception during the Under Armour All-America Game earlier this year.


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