File WR-172 · National rank 1159 · 2027 class
Johntay Cook II
5'11"Height
190 lbWeight
My Grade
5.5/10
UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
5.1 Floor
range 1.0
Ceiling 6.1
6.1/10
Priority UDFA
Ceiling · +0.6
5.1/10
UDFA
Floor · −0.4
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (WR1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.6) · up-year team · WR premium.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.4.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
5.5
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Former 5-star (No. 30 overall) whose production hasn't yet matched the billing across Texas, Syracuse and now Ole Miss. The talent and pedigree are obvious and he projects as a starter, but scouts want to see the breakout that hasn't come. Upside play with a wide band.
Draft Projection & Mocks
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NFL Mock Draft Database Jan 2, 2026Johntay Cook II 2027 NFL Mock Draft Profile — WR - NFL Mock Draft Database
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Jun 5, 2026Transfer Spotlight: Johntay Cook Brings Elite Talent to Oxford - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Aug 11, 2025Syracuse football wide receiver Johntay Cook looks to recharge his college career and the Orange offense. - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Apr 24, 2025Ex Texas Longhorns WR Johntay Cook Visiting Heated SEC Rival - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Feb 14, 2025Ex-Texas WR Johntay Cook arrested again on new charges - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Feb 14, 2025Former Texas, Washington WR Johntay Cook Arrested for Second Time in Two Weeks - Sports Illustrated
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NFL Draft Buzz Sep 20, 2024Johntay Cook Wide Receiver Ole Miss | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report - NFL Draft Buzz