The Nation’s No. 3 Cornerback Just Named His Top Nine, And Every Powerhouse Is On Alert

Jermaine Cobbins, the five-star defensive back out of Springfield, just dropped the list of his top nine college choices, and if you haven’t been paying attention, you should be. The announcement went live on The Grass Roots Podcast on November 14th, and it’s a stacked lineup of programs vying for the state’s top talent.

These Schools Are Hunting The No. 1 Player In The State

He didn’t make it easy, did he? Cobbins is fielding offers from some of the biggest names in college football. His top nine includes Tennessee, Alabama, Ohio State, Vanderbilt, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Oregon, Auburn, and Florida. That’s a lineup of heavyweights right there, all battling for the player ranked as the No. 1 in the entire state for the 2028 class by 247Sports Composite. Not just that, he’s also the nation’s No. 3-ranked cornerback with more than 40 offers already on the table. This kid is a phenom.

First Five-Star, Nike Deal, And Straight Up Dominance

This isn’t just about rankings, either. Cobbins is Springfield’s first-ever five-star football player, a huge deal for that program. And get this: he’s one of the youngest athletes to land a Nike Football deal. That kind of recognition at his age? Wild. Before Springfield’s TSSAA football playoffs Class 4A second-round game against Haywood, Cobbins was putting up ridiculous numbers on both sides of the ball. On offense, he ripped off 36 receptions for 700 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also added 166 rushing yards and two more TDs. Defensively, he’s an absolute shut-down corner, eliminating his side of the field at times. His defensive stats are 26 tackles, one interception, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. This kid is everywhere, making plays, and he is just getting started.

Cobbins is currently in the thick of the TSSAA football playoffs Class 4A second-round game against Haywood. All eyes are going to be on him as he continues to play for Springfield, but you can bet every single one of those nine programs he listed is already dreaming of what he could do for their team. This isn’t just a recruit, this is a game-changer, and his journey is just getting started.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.