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How would you all feel if he came back? I mean it happens quite often.
***UCF stands out to Kaleb Cost***
- By Brandon
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Two-sport and all-around athlete Kaleb Cost recently made it down from Georgia to visit UCF.
The Sandy Creek (Ga.) star attended "Hometown Hero," the mega recruiting event held in late January.
"It was a great experience," Cost said. "They showed great hospitality. Coach (Gus) Malzahn wasn't able to make it, but he sent me a text wishing he could be there to meet me. All in all, it was a good visit."
It was actually his second time on campus as Cost also attended a home game last season.
"The biggest thing for me was when we were able to sit down with the coaches," Cost said. "I got to ask a lot of questions being in the room with the DBs coach, Coach (Addison) Williams and Coach T-Will (Travis Williams). They were telling me how things are operated... They don't sugarcoat things. They'll tell you how it is."
Addison Williams is also his recruiter.
"UCF offered around four months ago and we've been building the relationship ever since," Cost said. "He's from Atlanta too. He went to Westlake High School. I'm from Sandy Creek, so I'm real familiar with Westlake. The bond is going real well."
Cornerback is his likely spot in college, but he plays all over the field as a wide receiver and return specialist too. He's also been known to kick on occasion.
"Wherever they need me to play, that's where I'll play," Cost said.
He's also a talented baseball player with offers to play both sports in college.
Cost has visited Florida State, Miami, Kentucky, Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech in recent months. He has offers from all.
"I do have a few schools that stand out," Cost said. "UCF is one of them. Later on in the summer I'll be dropping my top schools."
There's a lot to like about UCF.
"The palm trees, back home you don't see any of that," Cost said. "Great weather. The academics too. My mom really likes that."
He was also impressed by UCF's bowl win against Florida. A year from now, the Knights will be getting ready for Big 12 play.
"That was big," Cost said. "I watched that game from start to finish. That game was amazing. An American school beating a Power Five school, but not just any Power Five school, an SEC powerhouse. That means a lot. UCF has the ability to beat teams like that and they're heading into the Big 12 next year."
Cost will take additional visits this spring and official visits in the summer.
"My decision date is set," he said. "August 27, which is my 18th birthday."
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