The Michigan Wolverines saw their pursuit of a coveted five‑star cornerback dissolve when Joshua Dobson announced his commitment to the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Dobson, a standout at Fort Mill Catawba Ridge, entered the recruiting cycle as the No. 1 player in North Carolina and the third‑best cornerback in the nation, a rating that amplified the significance of his decision.
The Player's Profile
During his junior season he logged modest statistics — four tackles, a pass breakup, three receptions for 135 yards and two touchdowns, plus a kickoff return for a score — but his work in camps and at the Under Armour All‑American Game revealed a player with untapped upside.
A mid‑June visit to Ann Arbor gave Michigan a chance to showcase its program, yet a week later Dobson’s final official trip was to Columbia, where he officially signed with South Carolina.
At the All‑American Game he recorded a tackle and an interception, moments that underscored the athletic promise that had attracted the Wolverines.
Even with the loss, Michigan’s secondary recruiting class remains solid, as other commitments continue to fill the depth chart.