Ja'Tavion Sanders raves about what stands out about freshman WR Johntay Cook II

Texas has their fair share of offensive weapons that should make for elite targets in the passing game. Of all of them, though, TE Ja’Tavion Sanders is already singing the praises of WR Johntay Cook II.

Sanders spoke highly of the freshman and former five-star during a media availability this weekend. He said that he expects his talent to translate right away from the high school level to the college one, so much so that he described him as a “standout” once he gets his opportunity.

“I mean we all see what can do in high school. He’s bringing that to college,” Sanders said. “There’s not really a drop-off there.”

“His athletic ability to where he can track the ball? His route running? He’s going to be a standout once he gets a chance to show it,” said Sanders.

Cook comes to Austin after starring at DeSoto High School. He arrives as the No. 31 overall prospect in 2023 according to the On3 Industry Ranking. He also finished as a top-three wide receiver recruit and a top-five player out of the state of Texas in the cycle.

Cook is going to have to work considering the Longhorn’s receiving corps already features several other names like Xavier Worthy, Jordan Whittington, Isaiah Neyor, Casey Cain, and AD Mithcell. That’s not to mention the tight ends, like Sanders, or some of the backs who will be factors.

Still, as one of their highest-rated commitments from this year’s class, Cook could pop early on The 40 Acres if he receives a decent amount of targets on offense.

Sanders dishes on how cutting his mullet helped Quinn Ewers’ development

The hair might have been what was holding Quinn Ewers back. At least that’s what Ja’Tavion Sanders believes. On Saturday, the junior tight end revealed how he’s seen Texas‘ QB1 transform this offseason.

“His whole demeanor changed after he cut that mullet,” Sanders said. “I don’t know what it was about that mullet. Whatever he did after cutting that mullet, it’s like a whole new person. He went from a kid to an adult, and it shows.

“The way he carries himself, he’s even starting to be more of a leader now on this team; maybe even one of the biggest leaders on this team really. The way he’s playing the game now, how he’s moving with the football, without the football — overall, he’s just a better man.”