Texas has taken a hit on the recruiting trail.
Four-star St. Louis (Mo.) Trinity Catholic athlete Mookie Cooper backed out his verbal pledge to the Longhorns on Friday morning, according to a report from 247Sports.
Cooper committed to Texas less than a month a go while on campus at junior day. His decision comes on the heels of a weekend visit to Illinois.
A versatile prospect, Cooper was recruited as a slot receiver that would also see time in the backfield.
At 5-foot-11, 178 pounds, Cooper is ranked as the No. 12 wide receiver and No.