Four-star cornerback Anthony Cook committed to Texas. Cook is the No. 2 player at any position out of Texas, according the 247Sports Composite, and ranked No. 33 among the 2018 class and No. 5 at the CB position. He’s the sixth top-25 defensive back in this class to commit to the Longhorns. That’s never happened before.
Anthony Cook commits to Texas, topping off an incredible defensive backs class
After pushing his commitment back for months, one of the top targets from Texas has finally made his decision.
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Cook’s recruitment was a bit of a roller coaster. He was initially expected to commit in late-October, before pushing it back. Having been considered a Buckeye-lean for much of his recruitment, things started to change after his official visit with Texas, but Ohio State was still in play in November. Cook pushed his commitment to mid-November, and then once again to Dec. 20 — the first day of the early signing period.
The 6’0, 168-pound corner out of Houston held offers from most of the top programs in the country, including Ohio State, Alabama, and LSU. Cook’s senior campaign included 22 tackles (two for loss) and six pass breakups. The incoming freshman also earned first-team all district honors in 2015 and 2016.
What makes Cook special
Anthony Cook scores highly in all the areas for a defensive back. He has good size and length. Cook is an elite athlete with the ability to mirror routes. He has strong competitive temperament and plays with physicality. Cook can fit in any sort of defense, whether he is asked to play press coverage, or in an off-man or zone setting. — Bud Elliott
