Westlake Offensive Lineman Jackson Cook Verbally Commits to Texas Longhorns

March 31, 2026

Jackson Cook, an offensive lineman in Westlake High School's 2027 class, verbally committed to the University of Texas football program on Monday. The 6-foot-4, 290-pound interior lineman made the decision public this week, adding a homegrown prospect to the Longhorns' early recruiting board.

Cook enters the recruiting cycle with a national profile, listed as the No. 67 interior offensive lineman in national rankings. That placement gives Texas a prospect who projects at the interior line and who has drawn the attention of evaluators across the country.

This commitment represents the first offensive line addition to Texas' 2027 recruiting class. Securing an interior lineman at an early stage provides the Longhorns positional momentum as they shape the class ahead of official signing periods.

Cook plays for Westlake in Austin, a program that has produced Division I prospects in recent years. He will continue his high school career with Westlake while navigating the recruiting process and working toward a future roster spot at the collegiate level.

Verbal commitments remain nonbinding until a recruit signs a National Letter of Intent, typically during the signing window. For now, Cook's pledge gives Texas a confirmed verbal addition and offers a recruiting win for the Longhorns in the 2027 cycle.

Coaches, teammates, and local observers will watch Cook's development through the remainder of his high school tenure as he prepares for the transition to college play. The commitment also underscores the continued pipeline of Austin-area talent to the University of Texas program.