Five-star cornerback Kobe Black shares excitement over Texas visit

Kobe Black seems excited to be in Austin this weekend.

Five-star cornerback Kobe Black is set to visit the Forty Acres this weekend. He is one of the most important targets Texas will pursue in its 2024 recruiting class.

Seldom does a five-star cornerback develop in the Longhorns’ backyard. That’s practically the case with Black who plays high school football in Waco, less than two hours from Austin. Proximity plays to the Longhorns’ advantage for the player.

Texas has long been seen as a favorite to win over the elite player. Black is contributing to that theory based on what he’s shared to Twitter ahead of his visit. On Monday, his profile picture featured the talented corner in a Texas uniform. Clearly, his weekend visit to Austin is on his mind.

The Longhorns’ 2024 recruiting class picked up momentum after nabbing commitments from cornerback Santana Wilson and wide receiver Freddie Dubose. Black will be worth keeping an eye on over the weekend as we inch toward a decision.

The Waco native is the No. 2 cornerback and No. 22 overall player in the On3 consensus rankings.