LSU Football Eyeing Major Recruiting Win Amid Pursuit of No. 1 Cornerback in America

Lane Kiffin and Co. are building momentum for the top-ranked defensive back, predictions rolling in left and right.

Courtesy ofJoshua Dobson's Instagram.

Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers' new-look coaching staff have quickly hit the ground running on the recruiting trail this offseason with the program flaunting the No. 1 Transfer Portal Class in America.

Once the portal window officially opened on Jan. 2, Kiffin and Co. made their presence felt with the program landing the No. 1 quarterback, No. 1 offensive lineman, and No. 1 EDGE in this year's cycle.

Following the historic stretch in January, LSU's focus shifted towards the 2027 Recruiting Cycle with the coaching staff in Baton Rouge entering the mix for multiple blue-chippers on the high school scene.

Kiffin and Co. traveled across America in January to visit with priority prospects, but the coaching staff also hosted a myriad of elite recruits - none with more star power than the No. 1 cornerback in America, Joshua Dobson.

The Cornelius (N.C.) William Amos Hough five-star cornerback visited Baton Rouge last month with LSU secondary coach Corey Raymond rolling out the red carpet across the three-day stay.

Courtesy of Joshua Dobson on X.

Dobson has been wined and dined by powerhouse programs across America, but the LSU Tigers are emerging as the team to watch in this one.

“LSU also feels great about its chances at landing cornerback Joshua Dobson,” according to 247Sports. “I couldn’t agree more. The Tigers have been relentless in their pursuit of the 6-1, 175-pounder, who 247Sports slots as the No. 2 cornerback in the country and No. 12 overall player in the nation.

"Auburn, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Texas, Notre Dame, and others are all in play, but the Tigers expect Dobson to eventually land in Baton Rouge.”

The 6-foot-1, 170-pound South Carolina native has reeled in offers from the likes of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Georgia Bulldogs, Texas Longhorns, and Florida State Seminoles, among several others, as he evaluates contenders.

But it's Kiffin and Co. that are separating from the pack here after a multi-day stay in Baton Rouge this past weekend.

FONG BOMB: Rivals’ @SWiltfong_ has logged an expert prediction for LSU to land 5-star CB Joshua Dobson🐯

Dobson is the No. 1 CB in the 2027 Rivals300.

Read: https://t.co/Z2tXv9Wnvv pic.twitter.com/D9DlCaqBJC

— Rivals (@Rivals) February 2, 2026

Rivals' Steve Wiltfong logged an expert prediction last week for the LSU Tigers to win out for Dobson's services and earn his commitment.

The No. 1 cornerback in America continues evaluating contenders with all eyes are on the LSU Tigers as a likely landing spot, according to multiple reports.

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