Tue Feb 04 22:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Former Top Recruit, Wide Receiver Johntay Cook II, Arrested on Theft Charges

**FORT WORTH, TX** – Johntay Cook II, a highly touted former Texas and Washington wide receiver and the top-ranked prospect in the 247Sports Transfer Portal, was arrested Tuesday in Tarrant County, Texas, on charges of property theft and interference with public duties. Cook, who was a top-40 recruit in the 2023 class, is currently being held at the Lon Evans Correctional Center in Fort Worth.

Cook’s collegiate career was marked by a series of transfers. After leaving the University of Texas midway through the 2024 season, he briefly joined the University of Washington before parting ways with the program in January. During his time on the field, he showcased flashes of talent, accumulating eight catches for 137 yards and two touchdowns in 2024. His 2023 freshman season also saw him achieve 136 receiving yards. The details surrounding his arrest remain unclear at this time.

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