Five-star CB Joshua Dobson commits to South Carolina but recruitment continues

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Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Five-star CB Joshua Dobson commits to South Carolina but recruitment continues
Summary

On July 2, 2026, five-star cornerback Joshua Dobson announced his commitment to South Carolina, choosing the Gamecocks over Texas A&M, Michigan, and Auburn. Despite his declaration of being '100% committed,' Dobson indicated that his recruitment is still open, emphasizing that schools will continue to pursue him until he signs. His commitment follows his official visit to Texas A&M on June 5, which had initially positioned them as a frontrunner. Both Texas A&M and Michigan are expected to maintain their pursuit of Dobson leading up to the Early Signing Day in December, with his final decision possibly influenced by South Carolina’s performance in the upcoming season.

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  • Joshua Dobson commits to South Carolina on July 2, 2026.
  • Texas A&M, Michigan, and Auburn were also considered.
  • Dobson says recruitment is 'long from over' despite commitment.
  • Aggies remain in pursuit ahead of Early Signing Day in December.
  • Dobson's decision may hinge on South Carolina's 2026 season performance.
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  • 6:29 PMYahoo Sports2027 5-star CB's recruitment is 'long from over' despite SC commitment
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While 2027 5-star CB Joshua Dobson is "100% committed" to South Carolina, until he signs with the Gamecocks, Texas A&M is still in play.

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