Grade
?21 REPS
Top Performer
- 5'11" Height
- 244LBS. Weight
Overview
In a draft full of H-backs and 'tweeners, Cook is one of very few traditional lead blocking fullbacks. Although his size and physicality make him a prototypical hammer, Cook is hardly the stereotypical hardhat as he earned a double-major degree in English and Education in five years.
The ability to quote Shakespeare won't get Cook far in the NFL, but his lead blocking and underrated hands out of the backfield will. The three-year starter hasn't had a lot of carries (six in four years), but that won't slow teams needing a physical presence in their running game from taking Cook in the late rounds. Had an arm span of 33 1/4 inches and a hand span of 10 3/8 inches at the combine.
Analysis
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| Grade | Title | Draft (Round) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96-100 | Future Hall of Famer | Top Pick | A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played |
| 85-95 | Immediate Starter | 1st | An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter). |
| 70-84 | Eventual Starter | 2nd-3rd | A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position. |
| 50-69 | Draftable Player | 4th-7th | A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential. |
| 20-49 | Free Agent | UDFA | A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body. |
