Viewed by some as a reason to believe in WVU in 2026, Cam Cook has earned national recognition that matches the hype about his addition.
Cook sits as PFF’s fifth highest graded transfer with a calculation of 85.5.
Cook officially became a Mountaineer and among the headliners of the transfer class in mid January. The nation’s leading rusher committed to WVU after finishing up an official visit on Jan. 6.
Cook (5-foot-11 and 200 pounds) will now bring his talents to West Virginia after an historic 2025 season with Jacksonville State.
He ran for 1,659 yards on 295 carries for an average of 5.6 yards per touch. Cook score 16 touchdowns and also added 30 receptions and 296 yards as a receiver. His total came without even playing in the Gamecocks’ bowl game. Cook was named Conference USA Player of the Year and to multiple major All-American teams.
A source also told WV Sports Now that his previously scheduled visit with Tennessee was canceled. The reports that he visited Tennessee are inaccurate. No Tennessee visit took place and he’s going to be a Mountaineer.
Helping his transition from Conference USA, Cook is already familiar with the Big 12. Prior to transferring to Jacksonville State, Cook spent two years at TCU and totaled 608 yards and nine touchdowns off 135 rushing attempts with the Horned Frogs.
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For a related story, Cook was also included on a recent list of the best returning players.
