This has been a long time coming.
Defensive back Kobe Black, one of the nation’s top prospects, is a player many thought would become a Texas Longhorn for some time. Despite interest from programs across the country, there has always been some attraction to Austin for Blacks, and the Longhorns have always put themselves in a good position for the standout defender. Moments ago, Black made it official by announcing his commitment to the University of Texas.
Black, a Waco Connally native, had been a regular visitor to the Texas campus during his recruitment and developed a sense of comfort with the UT staff and current team members, helping him make his choice.
“Everyone there is like family. Everyone is cool and open arms,” Black told OB in the spring. “So if I come as a freshman, it will be with open arms. I feel like I’m going to feel at home.
Texas cornerbacks coach Terry Joseph had developed a close bond with Black before Black’s commitment, and Black said Joseph’s honesty was part of what convinced him.
“He always tells the truth. The first day I arrived, when he proposed to me, he told me: “I’m not going to lie to you, I’m going to try to look for someone better than you to take your place.” So he’s real,” Black said. “It’s open and I like that. I don’t like it when people try to sugarcoat a lot of things.
Black chose Texas over schools like Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, LSU, Ohio State and Oregon.
At 6-1 and 179 pounds, Black is considered one of the top prospects in the country. He ranks No. 38 on the Rivals100 and is the nation’s No. 2 cornerback prospect.
“I think it’s my speed, my length. I have a lot of them,” Black said of his strengths. “I love the game so much, my passion, my skills and I work hard.”
Black becomes the Longhorns’ 21st commit overall and the fifth defensive back commit from Texas, joining Wardell Mack, Jordon Johnson-Rubell, Santana Wilson and Aeryn Hampton.
