Tyrek Cole to West Virginia: Mountaineers Land 4-Star CB Prospect

Tyrek Cole, a 4-star cornerback prospect, per 247Sports, from Miramar High School in Hollywood, Florida, announced Monday that he will play college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers.

He confirmed the news himself on Twitter:

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I'll be officially committing to West Virginia University .. #WVU #DubV #ThrowEmUp pic.twitter.com/7b9M66rr5b

— Tyrek cole (@Cole_island) September 23, 2014"

Cole took to Twitter earlier in the day to confirm he'd renounced his commitment to Florida State:

Mike Farrell of Yahoo Sports inferred that Cole would choose West Virginia:

According to 247Sports' composite rankings, Cole is the seventh-ranked cornerback in the 2015 class and the No. 88 overall prospect.

With a social media handle that reads, "Cole_island" and a picture of New England Patriots superstar Darrelle Revis in the background, it's evident that Cole has high aspirations on the gridiron.

But before he can make the leap to the NFL, Cole has a whole bright collegiate career ahead of him. Cole has the attitude and all the natural instincts to be a lockdown corner. What he has to work on most is building up his bulk without sacrificing too much speed or quickness.

Measuring in at 5'11.5" is an asset for Cole, whose tenacity and ability to combat receivers with his hands makes him play stronger than he appears at just 170 pounds.

Credit: 247Sports

Cole can close quickly on the ball and possesses natural coverage skills that can't necessarily be taught. As he continues to hone his craft and refine his technique, intensified coaching is bound to only accentuate Cole's current strengths.

What also makes Cole so exciting is that he isn't afraid to step up in run support. When he puts on some added muscle, he'll be an even more formidable tackler. Feeding off the hits he makes in the running game in addition to his playmaking in coverage will morph Cole into a more complete player.

There is a definite chance for Cole to see the field right away. Cole's current skill set likely translates best to the slot, but he can move to the outside as a sophomore or junior when he fills out his frame a bit. That ought to aid his all-around development and see him develop an even deeper understanding of schematics, making Cole a threat to shut down any team's top receiver.