While concentrating on the present, Florida State never loses sight of the future. Given that the 2026 cycle is still in its early phases, it is therefore not surprising that the Seminoles are already preparing for the 2027 and 2028 recruiting classes.
Kenton Dopson, a 2027 defensive back, declared on Thursday that Miami was his preferred school over Florida State, Syracuse, and Georgia. Earlier this month, Dopson visited to observe a Hurricanes spring practice.
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.
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.
