New York Giants Draft Prospect Profile: CB Korie Black, Oklahoma State

Korie Black was among the New York Giants' top-30 pre-draft visits this year.

Korie Black, CB

Height: 6’0”
Weight: 192 lbs
Class: 5th-Year Senior
School: Oklahoma St.
Hand Size: 9 ¼”
Arm Length: 31 ⅞”
Wingspan: 77 ½”
40-Yard-Dash: 4.35s
10-Yard-Split: 1.58
Vertical Jump: 39”
Broad Jump: 9’9”
3-Cone Drill: 7.01s
Bench Press: 15 reps
STATS

A former three-star recruit out of Connally High School in Waco, Texas, where he was the 97th recruit from his state and the 61st cornerback during the 2020 cycle.

Black started 38 of 50 career games for the Cowboys. He started 13 games in 2024 but missed the bowl game due to an injury. Oklahoma State’s defense was abysmal in 2024, surrendering 500+ yards per game, but Black’s individual numbers were respectable.

He allowed a low 55.4% catch rate in 2024 with nine passes defensed and three interceptions. Through his career, he allowed just a 53% catch rate with 19 passes defended and four interceptions.

He also allowed 11 touchdowns and missed 12 tackles (11.2%). Korie Black was in attendance at the East-West Shrine Bowl. The New York Giants had Black in for a Top-30 visit.

Strengths

Good size and length for the cornerback position
Solid overall athlete with very good straight-line speed
Above-average acceleration
High but smooth backpedal
Understands his leverage/positioning on the field pre to post snap
Good diagnostic ability around the LOS
Solid zone awareness and above-average eyes from depth
Understands route concepts and knows how/when to react to adjacent routes
Annoying and physical in coverage – good at the catch point
Solid man coverage and ability to stay in phase
An aggressive temperament that takes risks
Not afraid to hit low and wrap up tackle
Special teams asset (FG/Punt Block)

Late to the party here, but Oklahoma State CB Korie Black is a baller. Caught my eye in 2023, and looking back on his career-best 2024, he's got the goods.

4.35 speed, 39" vert, and it shows in his click-and-close and responsiveness over breaks. Fast-paced mover in every sense.
— Ian Cummings (@IC_Draft) April 18, 2025

Weaknesses

Isn’t very explosive with his losing burst
Isn’t a tight lateral mover but has average at best lateral movement skills
Adequate recovery speed suffers when he is a tad late in his transitions – can get off balance when speedy receivers get into his cushion
Eagerness gets him out of position too often – will take the bait
Can be too physical
Risky nature can lead to mistakes

Summary

Korie Black has good length for the position with solid eyes from depth and adequate processing to click & close on underneath routes or toward the line of scrimmage.

He’s a solid overall athlete but not a difference making one at cornerback, but he understands leverage and does a solid overall job harassing and being disruptive at the catch point.

He flashes high level plays from zone coverage that showcase eye-discipline but he takes risks that put him out of position, and savvy route runners can entice Black toward risky behavior. Black will start as a special teams asset with upside.

GRADE: 5.99

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Korie Black, CB

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