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Justin Fields welcomes James Cook to Georgia’s recruiting class

Harrison quarterback Justin Fields holds ice on his hand as he watches from the sideline after coming out of the football game against Dalton during the second half on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, in Kennesaw, Ga. (Special to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, John Amis )

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Harrison quarterback Justin Fields holds ice on his hand as he watches from the sideline after coming out of the football game against Dalton during the second half on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, in Kennesaw, Ga. (Special to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, John Amis )
By Maghen Moore
Oct 27, 2017

Justin Fields tweeted an encouraging welcome to James Cook Thursday after Cook’s commitment to the University of Georgia.

Cook, a 4-star running back from Miami, announced his commitment to Georgia Thursday on Twitter.

Cook was previously committed to Florida State, but the nation’s no. 3 running back reopened his recruitment in July. He visited both Louisville and Georgia before making his decision Thursday.

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