(This article originally appeared on www.orangeandbluenews.com.)
A playmaking tight end from Texas is gaining steam, and will visit Illinois in January as he considers whether to keep his verbal commitment to UTEP.
While insisting that UTEP is still his first choice, Brock conceded that the door is "pretty wide open" for him to revoke his commitment.
On the heels of a season that saw him register solid numbers (31 catches, 500 yards, 6 TD's), Brock was a key component of an offense that led Copperas Cove all the way to the state championship. His contributions didn't go unnoticed by schools still trying to make hay in the rich recruiting terrain of Texas high schools.
Brock has received offers of late from several schools, including Illinois, which looks to be running a close second behind UTEP, due to one advisor very close to Brock.
"My dad speaks very highly of the Big Ten," Brock said. "He says the best athletes play there, and you have to be ready every week, and that's just what I'm looking for."
Brock's father played at Indiana in the 1970s, and, according to Brock, is pushing to keep the Big 10 tradition in the family. But Dad isn't the only thing that has the Illini front and center in Brock's sights. The Texan has been impressed with Ron Zook, both in person and on paper.
"Coach Zook has been successful at many different programs against top competition," Brock said. "He's also a really nice guy that made the effort to come down and visit me in central Texas."
Brock will return the favor on January 19, visiting Champaign between weekend trips to TCU and Iowa State. He visits Kansas January 5, and expects a decision shortly after all four visits are complete.
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