Elite CB Hayden Stepp down to four schools

Las Vegas (NV.) four-star defensive back Hayden Stepp.

Las Vegas Bishop Gorman four-star cornerback Hayden Stepp is one of the nation’s top overall prospects in the 2027 cycle. He’s narrowing the focus on his recruitment ahead of his senior season.

The 6-foot-3, 175-pounder told Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett on Friday afternoon that he’s down to four schools: Alabama, Cal, Georgia and Oregon.

Stepp is the No. 27 overall prospect and No. 4 CB in the 2027 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 1 player in Nevada.

“It is very close between Alabama and Oregon,” Stepp recently told Rivals’ Chad Simmons. “Both schools will definitely get official visits. I will be at Alabama on March 9, and I know I will visit Oregon this spring too. It is really tight at the top between those two schools.”

“When I commit, it will be about how I feel,” Stepp said. “Coaching will be big for me and how they want to use me. Competing as a freshman will be a factor too.”

This story will be updated.