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Texas Longhorns Land 3-Star OL Recruit from Austin
Westlake High School product Jackson Cook commits to Texas over Texas A&M and Arkansas.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:48pm
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The Texas Longhorns continue to build their 2027 recruiting class with the addition of in-state offensive lineman Jackson Cook.Austin TodayThe Texas Longhorns have added another recruit to their 2027 class, landing a commitment from three-star offensive lineman Jackson Cook out of Westlake High School in Austin. Cook chose the Longhorns over offers from Texas A&M and Arkansas, among other programs.
Why it matters
Landing top local talent is crucial for the Longhorns as they look to rebuild their program under head coach Steve Sarkisian. Cook represents the seventh commit in Texas' 2027 recruiting class, which also includes a five-star wide receiver and several other highly-touted prospects.
The details
Cook, a 6-foot-3, 290-pound offensive lineman, is the first offensive line commit in Texas' 2027 class. He had also been considering offers from Duke, SMU, and Arkansas, but ultimately decided to stay home and play for the Longhorns. Cook will look to follow in the footsteps of other Westlake products who have suited up for Texas, including Sam Ehlinger, Michael Taaffe, and Ethan Burke.
- On March 13, Texas offered Cook a scholarship.
- On March 30, 2026, Cook announced his commitment to the Longhorns.
The players
Jackson Cook
A three-star offensive lineman from Westlake High School in Austin, Texas, who has committed to play for the Texas Longhorns in 2027.
Steve Sarkisian
The head coach of the Texas Longhorns football team, who is working to rebuild the program and secure top local talent like Cook.
What they’re saying
“Texas first offered Cook on March 13, and it clearly didn't take him long to come to a decision.”
— Hayes Fawcett, Reporter
What’s next
Cook still has official visits scheduled with Duke, SMU, and Arkansas in June, but is expected to sign with Texas in the 2027 class.
The takeaway
The addition of Jackson Cook, a highly-touted local offensive lineman, is an important step for the Texas Longhorns as they look to rebuild their program and keep top talent in-state. Cook's commitment is the latest in a string of strong recruiting wins for head coach Steve Sarkisian as he works to return Texas to national prominence.
