Former Texas WR Johntay Cook II parts ways with Washington Huskies

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Former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Johntay Cook II, once a highly touted recruit in the 2023 class, left the team in November after less than two years with the team. Now it looks like he may be on his way out of another program.

According to a report from Scott Eklund of Dawgman247Cook has now been dismissed from the Washington Huskies football program. Cook committed to Washington on Dec. 28, and just weeks later, his time at the Evergreen State appears to be over.

A former DeSoto High School star, Cook didn’t have much of a chance to shine with the Longhorns. In his two seasons in Austin, he had just 16 receptions for 273 yards and two touchdowns, with the production split almost equally over both seasons.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Johntay Cook II celebrates against the Colorado State Rams

31 August 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns receiver Johntay Cook II (1) celebrates after a first down against Colorado State at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman-Imagn Images / Aaron E. Martinez-Imagn Images

Granted, the Longhorns didn’t lack depth at wide receiver, with newcomers Matthew Golden, Isaiah Bond and Silas Bolden all seeing more action than him this season.

“Some of it is natural,” head coach Steve Sarkisian said after Cook’s departure. “We really try to pride ourselves on being a heck of a developmental program. I think we have some examples on our roster today of guys who maybe weren’t front-line starters in year one or year two and then developed into really productive So I try not to fall prey to it (mindful) that it’s just what’s going to happen, but I get it if that makes sense.

After his departure, Cook found himself in the news about his former team on several occasions. Most notably, he responded to a post that claimed Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers received millions to transfer to another school by saying “you’re seriously wasting your money.” He has since deleted that reply and tried to clarify himself, but it’s hard to forget such comments.

Hopefully, Cook is able to fix whatever issues he may have and can find his footing with a new team.

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