Johntay Cook's setbacks — two arrests after being dismissed from Washington — have shaped him into a version of himself those close to him haven’t seen before. His teammates and coaches said he’s “locked in” to the point of obsession.⁠ ⁠ The sixth-best commit in Texas’ 2023 class, per 247Sports, Cook is hyped as one of the most talented receivers to join Syracuse this century. He says it’s his mission to get selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. With two more years of college eligibility remaining, why the urgency? Cook wants to make up for lost time.⁠ ⁠ Click the link in our bio to learn about Cook's journey to Syracuse. Photograph by @LJ.Lenns.