Offensive linemen usually aren't the high school football players who receive the most attention, but there are times when one sets himself apart. That is the case for Westerville North's Jake Cook, a senior who has committed to Ohio State .
Cook originally committed to Louisville, but Ohio State hosted him for multiple summer recruiting camps . When he announced his commitment to the Buckeyes, Dispatch recruiting reporter Colin Gay noted Cook showed his versatility during the camps, snapping for offensive line coach Justin Frye, and impressed coaches with his athleticism.
Watch Ohio State OL commit Jake Cook vs. Olentangy Orange
Who is Jake Cook, Ohio State commit?
Class: Senior
Vitals: 6-foot-5, 295 pounds
Position: Offensive line
College commitment: Ohio State
Cook earned more than 20 Division I offers . He was first-team all-district and third-team all-state in Division I last fall, helping North go 9-3 in Stanley Jackson Sr.'s first season as coach .
Jake Cook 247 ranking
In the 247Sports composite, Cook is ranked 18th in Ohio in the class of 2025. Among interior offensive linemen, he's No. 26 nationally.
Westerville North vs. Olentangy Orange
Orange, which is No. 10 in The Dispatch's central Ohio high school football poll , is coming off a 49-13 win over Marysville in coach Wes Schroeder's first game. Junior quarterback Levi Davis is tied for 20th in Ohio in the 247Sports composite for the class of 2026. Junior defensive back Treyton Schroeder was first-team all-district and third-team all-state in Division I last season.
North opened with a 34-0 win over Westerville Central. Senior quarterback Ronald Jackson threw two touchdown passes and ran for two scores. Senior running back/defensive back Jonathan Stevens has committed to Northwestern.
Watch Jake Cook vs. Olentangy Orange on NFHS Network
High school football fans around the nation who are looking to watch Cook lead Westerville North against Orange can livestream the game on the NFHS Network or watch a replay of the game on demand.
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