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Johntay Cook II aims for success with Ole Miss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:05 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Johntay Cook II aims for success with Ole Miss

Summary

Senior wide receiver Johntay Cook II joins Ole Miss for the 2026 season, having previously transferred from Syracuse. After a challenging journey including arrests and a brief commitment to Washington, Cook seeks to capitalize on the opportunity to play alongside quarterback Trinidad Chambliss. With significant receiving production lost to offseason departures, Cook's skills may play a critical role as he and a host of new transfers aim to strengthen Ole Miss's receiving corps. The team appears poised for a fresh start with several incoming players and a focus on maximizing their potential this season.

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By the Numbers

•Cook transferred to Ole Miss after one season at Syracuse
•He aims to intensify the Rebels' receiving options
•Ole Miss lost over 2,380 receiving yards this offseason
•The team added multiple experienced transfers alongside Cook
•Cook's success depends on forming chemistry with Chambliss

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1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Johntay Cook II doesn't want to waste the opportunity at hand

What they're saying

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OXFORD – Senior wide receiver Johntay Cook II knew he wanted to play with Trinidad Chambliss. What he didn’t know was how much the Ole Miss quarterback wanted to be his teammate. Cook was a five-star recruit in the 2023 class, according to the 247Sports Composite, was rated as the No. 30 overall player and No. 3 wide receiver. He enrolled at Texas and caught 16 passes for 273 yards and two ...
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