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Measurements
- Height:6'0
- Weight:190 LBS
Schools of Interest
Alabama Crimson Tide (offered)
LSU Tigers (offered)
Ohio State Buckeyes (offered)
Oklahoma Sooners (offered)
Texas A&M Aggies (offered)
Texas Longhorns (offered)
Kobe Black
DCTF Star Rating
Cornerback
Waco Connally Cadets, Class of 2024
Status: Committed, Signed LOI
- State Rank:#9
- Position Rank:#1
Honors / Accolades
36 tackles, nine PBUs, two interceptions, 337 rushing yards, 305 receiving yards, and scored 11 touchdowns to earn first-team all-district and honorable mention all-state honors.
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