Former Texas WR Johntay Cook II facing theft charge
Sep 14, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns receiver Johntay Cook II (1) celebrates a touchdown catch during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron E. Martinez/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images Former Texas wide receiver Johntay Cook II was arrested on Tuesday morning on misdemeanor charges of property theft and interference of public duties.
Cook, a five-star recruit in the Class of 2023 out of DeSoto, Texas, was being held at a correctional center in Fort Worth, Texas, according to inmate intake records.
Cook left the Longhorns midway through the 2024 season and entered the transfer portal. He announced he was transferring to Washington on Dec. 28 before re-entering the portal on Jan. 14.
He appeared in 20 games at Texas from 2023-24, catching 16 passes for 273 yards with two touchdowns. Both of his scores came in a 56-7 win against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.
--Field Level Media
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