After the news dropped late last week that former Texas wide receiver Johntay Cook II had departed the program for unspecified reasons, the former Top-40 ranked prospect has garnered substantial attention throughout the college football landscape.
While it’s no surprise that fellow SEC programs were the first to reach out amid Cook’s announcement, any indication that Texas A&M was one of the schools has not been confirmed, though Rivals recruiting insider Adam Gorney stated on Saturday that every “big school” outside of Ohio State and Alabama had contacted Cook so far.
Does this mean Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko has joined the list? It seems that way, and it wouldn’t be a surprise with the lack of production we’ve seen this season from the Aggie receiving corps outside of senior Jabre Barber.
Cook’s skillset is undeniable, possessing the downfield speed to beat man-to-man, while twitchy athleticism would be an immediate upgrade for A&M’s offense next season.
After missing out on several 2025 receiver prospects, including 4-star CJ Wiley, Elko and his staff will need to attack the portal immediately after the season for veteran wide receivers, which could include Cooks.
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