Top 5 high school cornerbacks who made their college commitments for 2025 class ft. Devin Sanchez

Cornerbacks are often the unsung heroes on the football field and they play a vital role in defense. The 2025 recruiting class features some truly exceptional cornerbacks and many of them have already committed to top college programs. Let's look at the top five cornerbacks in the 2025 class who have made their college commitments.

Top 5 high school cornerbacks commitment of the 2025 class

#5. Dorian Brew

Four-star cornerback Dorian Brew announced his commitment to Oregon in June, turning down offers from Texas and Ohio State. A multi-sport athlete, Brew’s speed is proven in his track times, clocking in at 10.75 seconds in the 100 meters and 21.79 seconds in the 200 meters.

Brew ranks as the No. 48 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 4 cornerback in the 2025 class and the No. 8 player in Texas, according to On3. 247Sports ranks him as the No. 62 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 7 cornerback in the class and the No. 11 player in Texas.

Brew's father, Derrick Brew, is an Olympic gold medalist and his mother, Donica Merriman, is a former Ohio State sprinter.

#4. Dijon Lee

Alabama secured the commitment of four-star cornerback Dijon Lee, who chose the Crimson Tide over Texas and Georgia. In 2022, as a sophomore, Lee recorded 32 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 3 pass breakups and 2 interceptions while also blocking a punt. He also excels in track, winning a league title in the triple jump with a personal best of 44-6.5.

Lee ranks as the No. 50 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 6 cornerback in the 2025 class and the No. 3 player in California, according to On3. 247Sports ranks him as the No. 31 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 4 cornerback in the class and the No. 2 player in the state.

#3. Na'eem Offord

Five-star cornerback Na'eem Offord, from Parker High School in Birmingham, Alabama, committed to Ohio State in February.

In his junior season in 2023, Offord recorded 14 tackles and four interceptions as well as carried the ball 22 times for 182 yards and 4 touchdowns on offense while catching 12 passes for 211 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also runs track, being a state qualifier in the 200-meter dash as a freshman.

Offord ranks as the No. 8 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 2 cornerback in the 2025 class and the No. 1 player in Alabama, according to On3. 247Sports ranks him as the No. 6 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 2 cornerback in the class and the No. 1 player in Alabama.

#2. DJ Pickett

Five-star cornerback DJ Pickett committed to LSU in July, choosing the Tigers over Oregon and Miami. In his junior season in 2023, Pickett played both as a wide receiver and defensive back, catching 52 passes for 1,033 yards and 15 touchdowns on offense while totaling 31 tackles and one interception on defense.

He also excels in track, baseball and basketball, being a state qualifier in the 100-meter dash as an 11th grader.

Pickett ranks as the No. 3 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 1 cornerback in the 2025 class and the No. 1 player in Florida, according to On3. 247Sports ranks him as the No. 9 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 3 cornerback in the class and the No. 1 player in Florida.

Picket is the niece of Ryan Pickett, who played at Ohio State from 1998 to 2000 and was selected in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft, as well as winning Super Bowl XLV with the Green Bay Packers.

#1. Devin Sanchez

Five-star cornerback Devin Sanchez committed to Ohio State back in January. In 2022, as a sophomore, Sanchez became a Texas District 21-6A first-team selection, helping North Shore to a 15-1 record and the 6A-Division I state championship game.

He also excels on track, recording a 10.8 100-meter dash time and a 49.45 400-meter dash this spring. Sanchez's father, Daniel Sanchez, was a UTEP football player and his mother, Deetra Sanchez, was a UTEP sprinter.

Sanchez ranks as the No. 9 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 3 cornerback in the 2025 class and the No. 3 player in Texas, according to On3. 247Sports ranks him as the No. 4 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 1 cornerback in the class and the No. 1 player in Texas.