Former Ohio State receiver Mookie Cooper has committed to the Missouri Tigers according to an announcement he made on Twitter Tuesday.
Cooper came to Columbus as one of several highly-touted wide receivers in the 2020 class out of the Saint Louis area. He was thought to be a perfect fit for the hybrid, slot position in the OSU offense, but has yet to find much time on the field. Ohio State’s scheme at that position, as well as COVID-19 likely had an impact on Cooper not getting his career off the ground as he would have liked as a freshman.
We didn’t hear much from the 5-foot, 10-inch receiver during the season, but did receive word that he had entered the transfer portal and was exploring other options just after the regular season ended.
Cooper was rated as the No. 16 receiver and 93rd overall prospect in the 2020 recruiting cycle according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings and will now look to head back to his home state to try and carve out more playing time in the SEC.
Ready for this next journey… #MIZ pic.twitter.com/sbTAORqOoV
— BIGMOOK (@mcgetbusy1) January 5, 2021
As always, we of course wish Cooper nothing but the best in Columbia and beyond.
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