LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One of the Louisville football program's longest-tenured class of 2025 players has rescinded his verbal commitment.
Westerville (Ohio) North offensive lineman Jake Cook announced Tuesday that he has opted out of signing with the Cardinals.
“First, I want to thank God for the ability to play this game and the opportunities I will have,” Cook said on Twitter/X. “I also want to thank the entire staff at Louisville for the time and investment they have made in me. After much prayer and talking with my family, I have decided to re-open my recruitment.”
Cook had been committed to Louisville since early February, taking an unofficial visit on Junior Day and then returning to campus for his official visit just last month.
“The visit was great. It's always great to come back to campus,” Cook told The Louisville Report. “It's a great place to hang out with great people.”
Cook has had a great offseason since his initial signing. Not only was he named Offensive Line MVP,Under Armour At the following camp in late April, he also earned Offensive Line MVP honors. rival Camping in mid-May.
At the time of the signing, Cook said, 247Sports Composite, but his status as a prospect has skyrocketed since then. He's currently ranked 201st in the 2025 cycle. rivaland is ranked as the 615th best prospect. 247Sports composite.
Cook's withdrawal drops Louisville to 11 recruits in the 2025 cycle.
(Photo by Jake Cook provided by University of Louisville Athletics)
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