LSU may be on the verge of a major recruiting win - and it’s the kind of move that could set the tone for the Lane Kiffin era in Baton Rouge.
Over the weekend, 5-star cornerback Joshua Dobson wrapped up an extended visit to LSU, and the buzz is already building. According to recruiting insiders, Dobson is now projected to commit to the Tigers, a massive potential pickup for a program looking to reload its high school recruiting pipeline.
Dobson, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound standout from North Carolina, is currently rated as the No. 1 cornerback in the 2027 class and the No. 3 overall player in the country, per the 247Sports Composite. This is elite territory - we’re talking about a prospect with the kind of talent that can change the trajectory of a defense from Day 1.
LSU secondary coach Corey Raymond led Dobson’s visit, which spanned from Thursday through Sunday. Raymond, who has long been one of the most respected DB developers in college football, was joined in the recruitment efforts by defensive coordinator Blake Baker. The two had previously visited Dobson in North Carolina, and clearly, the groundwork they laid is starting to pay off.
Dobson’s recruitment is far from over - Alabama, Georgia, Florida State, and Texas are all still in the mix, and those are heavyweight programs with strong recruiting chops of their own. But LSU has momentum, and with Kiffin now at the helm, that momentum feels different.
It feels aggressive. It feels intentional.
Kiffin, known for his ability to attract top-tier talent, is already making waves in Baton Rouge. LSU just secured the No. 1 transfer portal class in the country, landing three of the top-five available players.
That’s a statement. But now, the focus shifts to high school recruiting - and Dobson could be the first major domino to fall in the 2027 cycle.
So far, LSU has just two commitments in that class, but if they can lock down Dobson, it would send a clear message: LSU isn’t just reloading through the portal - they’re building for the long haul.
Kiffin’s first game as LSU’s head coach is set for September 5 against Clemson. If Dobson does end up choosing the Tigers, it won’t impact that opener directly - but it would be a sign that the future in Baton Rouge is already starting to take shape.