Five-star DB Jermaine Cobbins lists Tennessee football, Vanderbilt among top schools

Springfield five-star defensive back Jermaine Cobbins narrowed his list of college choices to nine, announcing his schools on The Grass Roots Podcast on Nov. 14.

Cobbins chose Tennessee, Alabama, Ohio State, Vanderbilt, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Oregon, Auburn and Florida.

Cobbins is the No. 1-ranked player in the state for the 2028 class, according to 247Sports Composite and the nation's No. 3-ranked cornerback with more than 40 offers. He was recently named one of five semifinalist for the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football award in Class 4A.

Cobbins is Springfield's first five-star football player and one of the youngest athletes to sign a Nike Football deal. Entering Springfield's TSSAA football playoffs Class 4A second-round game against Haywood, Cobbins had 36 receptions for 700 yards and 10 touchdowns. He's also ran for 166 yards and two TDs prior. Defensively he's a shut-down corner who has eliminated his portion of the secondary at times. He had 26 tackles, one interception, two forced fumbled and two fumble recoveries.

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