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Texas Football DB Kobe Black withdraws name from transfer portal

Story byJamie Gatlin, Longhorns WireSun, January 11, 2026 at 2:47 PM UTC·2 min readAfter making a strong push to keep cornerback Kobe Black, the Longhorns had a reason to celebrate on Saturday night. The sophomore cornerback announced he will withdraw his name from the transfer portal and return to the program. It is a major win for Steve Sarkisian, as Black has shown flashes of being an impact player. During the 2025 campaign, Black appeared in 11 games and recorded a career-high 15 total tackles.

Texas Football DB Kobe Black withdraws name from transfer portal

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Key Highlights

  • The Texas native also added one interception and one pass deflection to his resume.
  • As the Connally High alum saw an increase in playing time, he held his in one of the best conferences in the nation. Through the first 27 games of his college career, Black has recorded 28 total tackles and two pass deflections.
  • He has proven to be a dependable piece whenever he steps on the field.
  • While the Longhorns' roster has undergone a lot of changes over the last few weeks, Black is poised to play a major role as they chase a title. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNow that Black is officially back in the mix, Texas can continue improving the roster through the portal.
  • They have already secured commitments from linebackers Rasheem Biles and Justin Cryer, defensive lineman Zion Williams, offensive lineman Dylan Sikorski, and running back Raleek Brown.
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