Taylor Mays, a former O'Dea High School star, is reportedly returning to Seattle to become Washington's new safeties coach.

Once described as the perfect football player, Taylor Mays became this Seattle kid who passed on the University of Washington football team nearly two full decades ago to play for USC and Pete Carroll.

Washington appears on the verge of completing their on-field coaching staff as multiple reports state that USC assistant defensive backs coach Taylor Mays is expected to be hired as the new UW safeties coach.

Former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Johntay Cook II showed flashes of greatness on the field as a freshman in 2023, but his sophomore season didn't go as planned. Cook "mutually parted ways," with the Longhorns in early November after playing in six games.

Johntay Cook's time with Washington did not last long as he is no longer part of the program.

Former Texas football receiver Johntay Cook II committed to Washington during the winter transfer window. Not even a month later and Cook has already left the program. According to a report from the Seattle Times,