For Keyon Cox, his weekend official visit to UCF couldn't have been any better.
The Phenix City (Ala.) Central offensive lineman was on his way to the airport Sunday afternoon, but briefly spoke about his time in Orlando.
"I loved it," Cox said. "It was perfect. I'm talking about the love here, it's so family oriented. I can tell it's gonna be something special coming. They've really got something special going on here. They're so determined to be great. That's what I'm all about, developing and trying to get better every day. It couldn't get any better. I'm loving these coaches and they love me back. Also my family. I'm big on that. They took care of my family and took care of me. I will definitely be back."
Cox appreciated the extended one-on-one time with Herb Hand, who would be his position coach if he were to come to UCF.
"Coach Hand is a great coach," Cox said. "Him and his wife, they were loving all over my family and loving all over me. He's a very good coach. Yesterday we were at TopGolf and he taught me how to golf. I've never played golf before. I'm over there looking like a pro. I can't thank him enough. He's a great coach. I trust him."
Phenix City is just outside Auburn, so Cox was already very familiar with Gus Malzahn though this was the first time he was able to meet him.
"It was big," Cox said. "I just met a big (time) coach. A coach that knows what he's doing. He gave me a good message. We had a really good connection. It felt really good."
What stands out the most about UCF?
"I feel they can develop me in a good way," Cox said. "I'm going to give it a good thought when I leave here, just thinking about these schools. UCF is definitely one of my top schools."
Cox picked up his UCF offer in May. The Knights were the ninth school to do so, joining a group that includes Mississippi State, UAB, Troy Liberty, Arkansas State, Syracuse and Southern Miss. Cox recently camped at Florida State and visited MSU, UAB and Troy earlier this spring.
What's next?
"I might take a few more visits," Cox said. "My main concern is getting bigger, trying to bulk up. I might take an OV to Texas A&M. I don't know yet. We're still talking. I'll probably end up going to the Alabama camp next week. Those are the big two. Maybe UAB in July, head up there."
