Promising DB commits to Miami Hurricanes over FSU Football

The Seminoles offered the Florida native earlier this year.

Kenton Dopson/Twitter

Florida State always keeps an eye on the future while focusing on the present. That's why it's no surprise that the Seminoles are already gearing up for the 2027 and 2028 recruiting classes with the 2026 cycle still in its early stages.

On Thursday, 2027 defensive back Kenton Dopson announced he was committing to Miami over Florida State, Syracuse, and Georgia. Dopson took a visit to check out one of the Hurricanes' spring practices earlier this month.

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The Seminoles were a relatively new contender in his recruitment after extending him an offer in January. Dopson hasn't been to Tallahassee since last summer. Obviously, there's still a long time to go in this one and Florida State will probably get him back on campus at some point later this year.

BREAKING: Class of 2027 CB Kenton Dopson has Committed to Miami, he tells me for @on3recruits

The 6’1 185 CB from Miami, FL chose the Hurricanes over Florida State, Syracuse, & Georgia

“This Is A Dream Come True, I’m Home. Go Canes🙌🏾”https://t.co/GsNISigwft pic.twitter.com/dXdlEGH1UF

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) March 13, 2025

Dopson is coming off a sophomore season at Miami Norland High School where he totaled 16 tackles, 16 pass deflections, and three interceptions. He picked off a pass in three different games and racked up five pass deflections in a 45-20 loss to Chaminade-Madonna High School on September 19.

The 6-foot-1, 185-pound defensive back has not yet been rated in the 2027 class by 247Sports.

Florida State holds one verbal commitments in its 2027 class which ranks No. 4 in the country. The Seminoles previously landed defensive back Jaylen Scott.

Who Is Committed To FSU In The 2027 Class?

CB Jaylen Scott

Who Does Florida State Have In The Defensive Backfield For The 2025 Season?

Redshirt Senior Shyheim Brown

Redshirt Junior Earl Little Jr.

Redshirt Junior Ashlynd Barker

Redshirt Junior Christian White

Junior Conrad Hussey

Junior Quindarrius Jones

Junior Donny Hiebert

Redshirt Sophomore Edwin Joseph

Redshirt Sophomore KJ Kirkland

Redshirt Sophomore Ja'Bril Rwls

Redshirt Freshman Charles Lester III

Redshirt Freshman Ricky Knight III

Redshirt Freshman Cai Bates

Redshirt Freshman Jamari Howard

True Freshman Gregory Xavier Thomas

True Freshman Shamar Arnoux

True Freshman Max Redmon

True Freshman Antonio Cromartie Jr.

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