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Longhorns WR Johntay Cook II embracing battle for targets

On a weekly basis, a group that includes Ryan Wingo, Isaiah Bond, Johntay Cook II, and Matthew Golden has put points on the board with ease

Through the first month of the college football season, the Texas Longhorns have been the best team in the nation. While their success is due to a variety of factors, one that stands out is the Texas receiving corps. On a weekly basis, a group that includes Ryan Wingo, Isaiah Bond, Johntay Cook II, and Matthew Golden, has put points on the board with ease.

Through four games, Bond and Wingo have made the biggest impact, combing for 529 receiving yards and five touchdowns. However, Golden and Cook have held their own, averaging over 13 yards a catch and finding the end zone each twice. While they have had to battle for targets, this group has enjoyed the challenge.

“The competition rises, and you just got to bring your A-game every day because (there’s) dudes around you that can make big plays,” Cook told the media on Monday.

Additionally, regardless of who is under center, the offense has thrived. Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning have shown excellent chemistry with this wide-receiving group, which is very different from a year ago. The Longhorns quarterbacks have used the speed of their weapons to their advantage, which Cook has enjoyed being part of.

“I think it just raises the intensity and practice because the (starters) will go and it’s speed speed speed and the (backups) go and it’s speed, speed, speed, speed, sometimes threes will go and it’s speed, speed, speed, speed,” Cook said.” So it’s just a great look for the whole team just having good guys at almost three deep.”

With conference play set to start this weekend, the Longhorns will need the offense to be at its best. That should be no issue, as Cook and his fellow wide receivers have surpassed expectations and frustrated defenses.

Texas wide receiver Johntay Cook II’s 2024 snapshot profile

A look at second-year wideout Johntay Cook II as he heads into the 2024 season.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver [autotag]Johntay Cook II[/autotag] heads into his sophomore season on the Forty Acres in 2024. One of the top three receivers in the 2023 recruiting class saw the field in a reserve role last season but did appear in all 14 games for the Burnt Orange.

Cook was targeted on 12 of his 45 offensive snaps last season and mostly saw action as an outside receiver for the Longhorns. He averaged just over eight yards per reception after the catch. The sophomore wideout could be a YAC king in 2024 should he see a larger share of the targets.

With the 2024 college football season fast approaching, our preview continues with Johntay Cook II’s player profile.

Preseason Player Profile

Hometown: DeSoto, Texas

Ht: 6-0

Wt: 194

247Sports Composite Ranking:

Five-Star | No. 3 Wide Receiver | No. 29 Nationally (2023 Class)

Class in 2024: Sophomore

Career Stats

Games Rec Yards YPR Long
14 8 136 17.0 51

Depth Chart Overview

Cook has a shot to be a starter when the Texas Longhorns open the 2024 college football season against Colorado State. The team lost three starters but replaced them with quality receivers. Matthew Golden seems to be the guy to man the slot with Isaiah Bond playing at the Z wide receiver spot. This gives Cook the X spot with competition from a pair of freshman receivers.

2023 Johntay Cook Photo Gallery

Michigan football makes top three for 2023 five-star

There’s good news and bad news here.

There’s good news and there’s bad news. So, let’s start with the good news.

Michigan football had a midweek official visit from 2023 DeSoto (Tx.) five-star wide receiver Johntay Cook II, and it apparently went rather well. Hailing from the same high school as Gemon and German Green, Cook posted a lot of pictures from his visit, and it looked like the Wolverines were making a move.

In fact, the maize and blue did, at least to some degree. Cook’s top three were revealed on Friday night, and along with Texas and Oregon, Michigan made the cut of his final three schools.

But there is bad news here. With No. 1 overall recruit in 2023, quarterback Arch Manning, having committed to Texas on Thursday, Cook’s recruitment appears to be trending through Austin. Since Manning’s commitment, Cook has received four 247Sports Crystal Ball predictions all indicating that he’ll stay in his home state and become a Longhorn once it’s all said and done.

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LOOK: 2023 five-star wideout in maize and blue on official visit

Gotta close on this guy! #GoBlue

If Michigan football wants to keep up with its rival to the south, it’s going to have to continue to bring in some big names, particularly five-star talent.

Ohio State made headlines the past two days as it got verbal commitments from two five-star wide receivers — Carnell Tate and Brandon Inniss. But the Wolverines have been solid recruiting talented wideouts, and are looking to make a similar impact in the 2023 cycle.

On June 24, the maize and blue will host Miami (Fla.) Gulliver Prep five-star Jalen Brown, who’s also strongly considering schools such as Miami and LSU. But making a midweek visit to Ann Arbor, DeSoto (Tx.) five-star receiver Johntay Cook II appears to be enjoying his visit.

Michigan made Cook’s top five, along with Texas, Texas A&M, Florida, and Jackson State.

If DeSoto High School sounds familiar, it’s because that’s the school that originated Wolverine defensive back twins Gemon and German Green.

The maize and blue are also in the mix for Baton Rouge (La.) Catholic wideout Shelton Sampson Jr., who is also a five-star prospect.

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Gators make top 5 for this 4-star wide receiver

Florida made four-star wide receiver Johntay Cook II’s top five schools along with Texas A&M, Michigan, Texas and Jackson State.

Florida already holds one commitment from a wide receiver this recruiting cycle in three-star [autotag]Tyree Patterson[/autotag]. However, head coach [autotag]Billy Napier[/autotag] and wide receivers coach [autotag]Keary Colbert[/autotag] want to secure pledges from several more wideouts this cycle like four-star [autotag]Johntay Cook II[/autotag]. He released his top five schools on Sunday, including Florida as well as Texas A&M, Michigan, Texas and Jackson State.

Cook hails from Soto, Texas, and the 247Sports composite rankings have him as the 41st overall prospect and the eighth-best player at his position.

The Gators somehow managed to make his list of top schools even without getting him on campus this year so far. He told 247Sports that Florida made his list of top five schools because of Colbert. Cook said Colbert has still prioritized him even after leaving USC.

He plans to take his official visits next month but doesn’t have a timetable for when he wants to make a decision.

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Michigan football makes top 5 for elite Texas wide receiver

#Michigan recruiting in 2023 is starting to heat up! #GoBlue

The Wolverines are starting to really attract top-flight wide receivers lately.

The maize and blue made the top group for Louisiana-based five-star Shelton Sampson Jr. as they look to secure some wideouts in the 2023 class. Michigan football reeled in three dynamic receivers in 2022 in Darrius Clemons, Amorion Walker, and Tyler Morris, and has West Bloomfield (Mich.) three-star receiver Semaj Morgan pledged, but is looking to add to its pass catchers of those currently on the clock. And the Wolverines have a target in mind from a familiar high school in Texas.

If DeSoto (Tx.) sounds familiar, it’s not only because it’s a powerhouse program, but Michigan has two players from said school — defensive back twins Gemon and German Green. Years later, the Wolverines are looking at wide receiver Johntay Cook II, who, according to 247Sports, is rated a four-star at No. 41 overall in the composite ranking. He has some high-profile offers, including Alabama, LSU, Oklahoma, and Ohio State, but is starting to whittle down his favorites among his 39 reported offers.

On Sunday, Cook released his top five and despite the aforementioned schools, none of the above made the cut. However, Michigan football did, along with in-state Texas and Texas A&M, Florida, and Deion Sanders’ surging Jackson State.

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Like many of those the Wolverines have recently brought in at receiver, Cook is a two-sport athlete, also running track. Here’s how 247Sports evaluates him:

Checking in at a verified 5-foot-11 and a half and 171 pounds with well proportioned upper and lower body. Cook has a muscular build that can continue to add weight and strength. More than an ample arm length and wingspan that is an asset for him with regards to catch radius.

Very good burst off the ball that gives him an immediate advantage on most defensive backs from the snap. Excellent quickness and change of direction. His short-area quickness is an asset when he is running pivots and in or out breaking routes. Nice at sinking his hips and dropping his body weight where he can create separation and accelerate away from the defender. Good body control with little wasted movement when he is running his routes. Hands catcher that plucks the ball out of the air with ease. Ability to track the deep ball and make tough over the shoulder catches. Will make the tough catches and compete for the 50/50 balls. Adapt to running the route tree from both the slot or outside receiver position.

This 2-sport athlete who also competes in track and field, still has some growth left within his skills and overall game. Putting up very good numbers as a junior where he accounted for 38 catches and 806 yards for a 21.2 ypc average as well as 19 touchdowns. By his production you understand that he is a threat anytime he is on the field. Being a starter once he gets to college as well as a all-conference performer and goals that he can definitely achieve.

Should Michigan manage to secure the likes of him or Sampson to go along with Morgan, the Wolverines could truly be turning the corner when it comes to the passing game, given the currently crowded room with so many receivers on the verge of breaking out.

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LSU among top seven for 2023 WR Johntay Cook

Another top seven has LSU in the mix.

If you are looking for a game-breaker at wide receiver in the 2023 recruiting class then this would be the prospect for you. On Tuesday Johntay Cook II of DeSoto released his top seven schools. Among the SEC teams are LSU, Alabama, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M. He also has Texas among the top schools for his recruitment.

Cook is viewed as one of the top players at his position according to 247Sports composite rankings. He can show off his track speed when he gets into the open. This past season he hauled in 19 touchdown passes after snagging 10 the season before. cook averaged 21.2 yards per reception in 2021.

Cook should be one of their priorities for the 2023 class that holds just one commitment at this point. Having a five-star quarterback with Walker Howard should help the team.

Johntay Cook II’s Recruiting Profile

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 4 46 6 6
Rivals 4 56 9 7
ESPN 4 46 10 10
On3 4 84 12 12
247 Composite 4 40 6 7

Vitals

Hometown DeSoto, Texas
Projected Position Wide Receiver
Height 6-0
Weight 170
Class 2023

Recruitment

  • Offered on Mar. 18, 2021
  • No visit scheduled at this time

Offers (Top Seven)

  • LSU
  • Alabama
  • Clemson
  • Mississippi
  • Ohio State
  • Texas
  • Texas A&M

Crystal Ball

No crystal ball predictions at this time

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Notre Dame presents offer to receiver recruit Johntay Cook II

Everyone and their mother knows by now how much Notre Dame was hurting at receiver throughout 2020.

Everyone and their mother knows by now how much Notre Dame was hurting at receiver throughout 2020. Such is the case when you’ve just lost your go-to target in Chase Claypool. That’s why the Irish are eager to replenish the position by any means possible, even if that help won’t arrive for a couple of years. On Wednesday, Del Alexander made an offer to Johntay Cook II, a high school sophomore from DeSoto, Texas:

Cook also runs track, so you know right away that his speed will be a valuable commodity for whatever school he ends up with. He’ll have his pick, too, because several prominent programs already have thrown their hats in the ring for him. They include Oklahoma, Alabama, Texas, Baylor, Florida State, South Carolina, Texas Tech, Kansas, Arizona State, Oklahoma State, USC, Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh, Auburn, LSU, Illinois and Nebraska. There obviously are high hopes for his future if he’s getting all of these offers now, so Notre Dame would be extremely lucky to land him.