UCLA cornerback Colin Samuel plans to transfer to the University of Houston, filling a major offseason need for the Cougars.

"The wait is over … H-Town I'm coming for you!!" Samuel, a former four-star recruit in the class of 2015, posted on Twitter. "I want to thank the University of Houston for giving me the opportunity to get my masters and finish my collegiate football career. I'm excited for this new chapter in my life. Let's keep moving forward. Go Coogs!"

Samuel will be eligible immediately and have one year eligibility.