Palisades wide receiver Lincoln Cook commits to Northwestern University
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 7:37 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Lincoln Cook, a senior wide receiver from Palisades, has committed to Northwestern University for college football. This marks a historic moment as Cook becomes the school's first Big Ten football commit. He chose Northwestern over Syracuse and Army, feeling it was the right fit for him. Cook is already the school's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns, and has a notable track record in football, basketball, and track. He will start his senior season knowing he will compete at the collegiate level next year.
- •Cook is the first Palisades player to commit to a Power Four program.
- •He led Palisades with 65 receptions for 1,054 yards last season.
- •Cook plans to major in business at Northwestern University.
- •He decided to remain with his high school team instead of transferring.
- •Palisades head coach praised Cook's talent and character.
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Palisades standout wide receiver Cook makes college decision
"Palisades senior wide receiver Lincoln Cook becomes school's first Big Ten football commit
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