The recruiting journey of 2024 five-star CB Kobe Black has been interesting, to say the least, as Texas A&M has been in and out of contention for the ultra-talented defensive back since offering him on Apr. 9th of last year after his first unofficial visit on the same day. Since then, Black has been back to College Station on two occasions including a school camp last June, and his second unofficial visit on Jan. 23rd.
Either way, the Aggies have made the inner circle for Black, and the competition is fierce, as Alabama, LSU, USC, Ohio State, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, TCU, and Florida are also vying for his commitment.
My recruitment is 100% open🙏 pic.twitter.com/rxHBIbEJ2m
— Kobe Black (@lilkb2xx) April 6, 2023
The future of the cornerback position for Texas A&M is somewhat unknown, although the recent additions of Bravion Rogers and Jayvon Thomas from the 2023 recruiting class are a great start, more talent is needed in the rapidly evolving age of the transfer portal and NIL.
According to 247Sports, Black is listed as the 2nd-ranked cornerback in the state of Texas and the country. Standing at 6-0, and 190 lbs, Black is considered as the “prototypical” defensive back from a size perspective, in addition to his speed, athleticism, and versatility in the backfield. a two-way player at Connally High School in Waco, Texas, Black performed at cornerback, running back, and wide receiver during his 2022 junior season, accumulating the following stat line:
- CB: 36 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 9 pass deflections, 2 interceptions, both returned for touchdowns.
- RB: 34 rushing attempts, 337 rushing yards, 6 rushing touchdowns.
- WR: 19 receptions, 305 receiving yards, 5 receiving touchdowns.
Due to his impressive performance, Black was named to the Texas District 11-4A D-II first-team selection at both cornerback and wide receiver, while his expectations are sky-high going his 2023 senior season.
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