Five-star running back Derrek Cooper has officially announced his commitment to Texas. Cooper chose the Longhorns over Georgia, Florida State, Miami (FL) and Ohio State.
BREAKING: Elite 2026 RB Derrek Cooper has Committed to Texas, he tells me for @rivals
The 6’2 210 RB from Fort Lauderdale, FL chose the Longhorns over Miami & Georgia
He’s ranked as the No. 2 RB in the ‘26 Class
“Terry blacks I’m on my way!”https://t.co/99qeVUfHrm pic.twitter.com/z37EOSD89Q— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 20, 2025Derrek Cooper is third recruit to spurn Georgia for Texas
According to the 247Sports composite rankings, Cooper is the No.