Kobe Boyce of Lake Dallas (2017) commits to Texas Sunday afternoon. Three-star CB whose stock has been rising fast in recent weeks.
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TFB's take:
Texas added their 5th member of the 2017 class this evening as Lake Dallas (TX) CB Kobe Boyce committed to the Longhorns. We’ve been high on Boyce for awhile and he’s seen his stock soar recently as schools like Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Baylor, and Mississippi State offer in the last week and Texas is his most recent offer as they offered Boyce yesterday during his Texas visit. Boyce told us early in the process that he would likely commit early if the right offer came.
In recent conversations with Boyce, the word that kept coming up when he talked about Texas was the word comfort. He feels at home in Austin and told us that he had a great time getting to know the Texas players and coaches on Saturday. He said a conversation with LB Malik Jefferson was one that stood out and how Jefferson said all the players at Texas are like one big brotherhood.
Boyce has a very nice combination of length and speed and that’s a main reason he’s seen so many more big offers roll in lately. The main thing Boyce need is some bulk, it’s not to notice that when you see him but that’s something he will gain over time. This is a really nice get for the Longhorns in an underrated CB in a year where there aren’t many top notch guys that the position.
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IT's take (before the offer):
How he fits at Texas: Boyce has some nice recovery speed and played a lot of press coverage last year at Lake Dallas, both of which bode well for his chances of making it at Texas. At about 6’0″ or so he’s got nice size but will need to bulk up closer to 190 or 200 without losing that recovery speed. His technique should help and he clearly knows how to hang with routes while isolated in coverage. Another nice feature to Boyce’s game is that he understands how to play run-force and how to defend screens, both of which are essential in the Big 12. If he gets heavier and stronger he could be a future left cornerback at Texas. – IB
Coach says: I heard he measured at 6’0, 163 at the Dallas regional and clocked 4.49 in the 40 and 4.12 in the shuttle. The athleticism and agility show up on tape and he also shows a knack for always finding the ball in the air and making a play on it, which I love seeing from a young defensive back. Shows a willingness to fight through blocks on screens and appears to be a willing tackler as well. After watching him for the third time or so I feel like I didn’t give him enough love in my initial eval and Arkansas recently popped on him. In time I wonder if Texas will do the same.
How this affects Texas: Boyce is visiting Arkansas right now. He’s smooth in his pedal and quick as he shadows receivers in their breaks. I’ve talked to some skills coaches who told me Boyce shut down the Cedar Hill duo of Carmon Buckley and Charleston Rambo in training. Very interesting. Texas has been talking to him with more frequency and an offer wouldn’t surprise me. – EN
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Taylor Hamm's take (pre-offer, of course; Boyce sucks now):
Lake Dallas, Texas cornerback Kobe Boyce is on the brink of becoming one of the most sought after prospects at his respective position in the Lone Star State. The 6-foot, 163-pounder is expecting his offer sheet to grow over the next few days as the three-star defender has two big unofficial visits on deck.
“Coach (Terry) Price, the d-line coach who recruits my area, hit me up last night and he was saying that I should be expecting some good news for me and my family when I get there for Friday Night Lights,” said Boyce. “I think he’s saying they’re going to offer but I don’t want to jinx it (laughing).”
He added about the potential offer, “If they did offer that would be huge because A&M is a school that’s I’ve always like, and I always watched them play, especially with (Johnny) Manziel was up there. I like the history up there so it’s just about visiting and seeing how it is up there.”
After he leaves College Station, the first-team all-district selection will head to Austin on Saturday to visit Texas. With the Aggies likely offering the day before, it should be safe to say that Boyce will likely leave the 40 acres with an offer in-hand, setting up a classic in-state battle.
“Both programs are elite so it will all boil down to the educational side and of course playing time,” he said. “Mainly, finding the best fit for me. Being able to visit both schools back-to-back, I should know if one if the right place for me.”
Boyce discusses his commitment timeline.
“I really want to wait until the summer and weight out all my options before making a decision because I know my recruiting isn’t over with yet,” he said. “I just want to see all my options even if I see a school that I feel is the best fit for me. My plan is to make my commitment during the summer but you never know.”
The fast-rising defender is ranked as the No. 74 cornerback in the country and No. 107 overall prospect in the state, according to 247Sports Composite.
Taylor Hamm
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TFB's take:
Texas added their 5th member of the 2017 class this evening as Lake Dallas (TX) CB Kobe Boyce committed to the Longhorns. We’ve been high on Boyce for awhile and he’s seen his stock soar recently as schools like Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Baylor, and Mississippi State offer in the last week and Texas is his most recent offer as they offered Boyce yesterday during his Texas visit. Boyce told us early in the process that he would likely commit early if the right offer came.
In recent conversations with Boyce, the word that kept coming up when he talked about Texas was the word comfort. He feels at home in Austin and told us that he had a great time getting to know the Texas players and coaches on Saturday. He said a conversation with LB Malik Jefferson was one that stood out and how Jefferson said all the players at Texas are like one big brotherhood.
Boyce has a very nice combination of length and speed and that’s a main reason he’s seen so many more big offers roll in lately. The main thing Boyce need is some bulk, it’s not to notice that when you see him but that’s something he will gain over time. This is a really nice get for the Longhorns in an underrated CB in a year where there aren’t many top notch guys that the position.
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IT's take (before the offer):
How he fits at Texas: Boyce has some nice recovery speed and played a lot of press coverage last year at Lake Dallas, both of which bode well for his chances of making it at Texas. At about 6’0″ or so he’s got nice size but will need to bulk up closer to 190 or 200 without losing that recovery speed. His technique should help and he clearly knows how to hang with routes while isolated in coverage. Another nice feature to Boyce’s game is that he understands how to play run-force and how to defend screens, both of which are essential in the Big 12. If he gets heavier and stronger he could be a future left cornerback at Texas. – IB
Coach says: I heard he measured at 6’0, 163 at the Dallas regional and clocked 4.49 in the 40 and 4.12 in the shuttle. The athleticism and agility show up on tape and he also shows a knack for always finding the ball in the air and making a play on it, which I love seeing from a young defensive back. Shows a willingness to fight through blocks on screens and appears to be a willing tackler as well. After watching him for the third time or so I feel like I didn’t give him enough love in my initial eval and Arkansas recently popped on him. In time I wonder if Texas will do the same.
How this affects Texas: Boyce is visiting Arkansas right now. He’s smooth in his pedal and quick as he shadows receivers in their breaks. I’ve talked to some skills coaches who told me Boyce shut down the Cedar Hill duo of Carmon Buckley and Charleston Rambo in training. Very interesting. Texas has been talking to him with more frequency and an offer wouldn’t surprise me. – EN
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Taylor Hamm's take (pre-offer, of course; Boyce sucks now):
Lake Dallas, Texas cornerback Kobe Boyce is on the brink of becoming one of the most sought after prospects at his respective position in the Lone Star State. The 6-foot, 163-pounder is expecting his offer sheet to grow over the next few days as the three-star defender has two big unofficial visits on deck.
“Coach (Terry) Price, the d-line coach who recruits my area, hit me up last night and he was saying that I should be expecting some good news for me and my family when I get there for Friday Night Lights,” said Boyce. “I think he’s saying they’re going to offer but I don’t want to jinx it (laughing).”
He added about the potential offer, “If they did offer that would be huge because A&M is a school that’s I’ve always like, and I always watched them play, especially with (Johnny) Manziel was up there. I like the history up there so it’s just about visiting and seeing how it is up there.”
After he leaves College Station, the first-team all-district selection will head to Austin on Saturday to visit Texas. With the Aggies likely offering the day before, it should be safe to say that Boyce will likely leave the 40 acres with an offer in-hand, setting up a classic in-state battle.
“Both programs are elite so it will all boil down to the educational side and of course playing time,” he said. “Mainly, finding the best fit for me. Being able to visit both schools back-to-back, I should know if one if the right place for me.”
Boyce discusses his commitment timeline.
“I really want to wait until the summer and weight out all my options before making a decision because I know my recruiting isn’t over with yet,” he said. “I just want to see all my options even if I see a school that I feel is the best fit for me. My plan is to make my commitment during the summer but you never know.”
The fast-rising defender is ranked as the No. 74 cornerback in the country and No. 107 overall prospect in the state, according to 247Sports Composite.
Taylor Hamm
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