Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says Longhorns wide receiver Johntay Cook II has left the program. Sarkisian on Thursday called a mutual decision between himself and the player who was a top recruit in 2023 but who struggled to get playing time in a talented Longhorns receiving corps.

Texas wide receiver Johntay Cook II, a once highly touted recruit, is no longer with the program. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed Cook is moving on during a video conference Thursday, calling it a mutual decision.

Texas Longhorns sophomore receiver Johntay Cook is reportedly no longer with the program. Geoff Ketchum of OrangeBloods says a source close to the football team 'confirmed' Cook was 'dismissed.' Inside Texas,