Staying Quiet, Working Loud: Korie Black’s Journey from Oklahoma State to the NFL Stage

The NFL dream often begins long before a player hears their name called on draft day. For cornerback Korie Black, it started in the hard-nosed culture of Oklahoma State, molded by long days under the relentless sun and a program built on toughness, accountability, and consistency. Now, as he walks through the doors of the New York Giants’ facility, that foundation is paying dividends.

“Prepared me a lot,” Black said when asked how his time at Oklahoma State readied him for the . . .