Texas Football: Impact 4-star ATH Mookie Cooper decommitment carries
Why he decommitted
There’s any number of reasons as to the speculation behind why Cooper decided to take his pledge away from the 2020 Texas football recruiting class. In reality, all that matters as it pertains to the Texas Longhorns football program is that Cooper does land in the right spot but that it stays in the running to bring his commitment back to the Forty Acres.
For anyone asking or putting their own twist to it.. yes I am de- committed from the University of Texas. This was a tough decision but my family and I feel it is in my best interest. #AGTG
— Mookie Cooper (@mcgetbusy5) March 8, 2019
The official decommitment from Cooper came to the Horns on March 8, which was just a few weeks after the original Feb. 16 pledge. One big event in Cooper’s recruiting timeline that happened in between his commitment and decommitment from the Horns was an unofficial visit with Illinois football on March 3.
While Texas was getting ready to try and build on the existing class of skill position commits for the 2020 recruiting class, Cooper was getting ready to decommit. He ranks as the nation’s No. 66 2020 high school prospect and the second best out of the state of Missouri. He’s a valuable target for both Illinois and Texas.
Another part of the reason for the decommitment of Cooper from the Horns is a quality of depth at the skill positions in general heading into 2019 spring camp. The 2018 and 2019 recruiting classes for Texas had a ton of skill position talent at wide receiver and tight end. Passing game targets might be slim for Cooper early in his career on the Forty Acres if he stays with them.