Cook, once-touted WR hire, leaves Longhorns

• Max Olson, ESPN

  • Personnel WriterNov 7, 2024, 10:58 AM ET Close Covers the Big 12
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Texas wide receiver Johntay Cook II, an as soon as highly promoted hire, is no longer with the program.Texas coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed Cook is proceeding throughout a video conference Thursday, calling it a mutual choice. “We have nothing however regard for he and his family,” Sarkisian stated.” We wish him the best of luck in his future undertakings.” Editor’s Picks

Cook was the No. 26 general player in the ESPN 300 for 2023.

The sophomore from DeSoto, Texas, had 8 catches for 137 lawns and two touchdowns this season for the Longhorns, who debuted at No. 5 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings.The 6-foot, 185-pound Cook ranked 6th among Longhorns pass receivers in targets this season while playing behind starters Isaiah Bond, Matthew Golden and DeAndre Moore Jr. and has captured simply one pass because Texas went into SEC play.Underclassmen players can not go into the NCAA transfer portal up until Dec. 9.