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Measurements
- Height:6'3
- Weight:205 LBS
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Schools of Interest
Baylor Bears (offered)
Texas Longhorns (offered)
Terrence Cooks II
DCTF Star Rating
Outside Linebacker
Alvin Shadow Creek Sharks, Class of 2021
Status: Verbal Commit
- State Rank:#49
- Position Rank:#2
Cooks racked up around 40 offers. He is a sideline-to-sideline defender who could be a household Power 5 name on Saturdays. He closes on the ball quickly and displays fluid and natural tackling instincts.
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