Chris Cook (American football)

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Chris Cook
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Cook with the San Francisco 49ers in 2014
No. 31, 20, 22
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1987-02-15) February 15, 1987 (age 37)
Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school: Heritage (Lynchburg)
College: Virginia (2005–2009)
NFL draft: 2010  / round: 2 / pick: 34
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:129
Sacks:1.0
Pass deflections:15
Stats at Pro Football Reference   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Christopher O'Shea Cook (born February 15, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2010 NFL draft.

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High school career

Cook attended Heritage High School in Lynchburg, Virginia. He played running back, wide receiver and quarterback on offense, and cornerback on defense. He rushed for 789 yards and 12 touchdowns and caught 10 passes for 250 yards and three more scores as a senior, he also threw six TD passes. He was named first-team all-state defensive back as a junior when he made more than 50 tackles and intercepted eight passes. Considered a three-star by Rivals.com , Cook accepted a scholarship to Virginia over Virginia Tech.

College career

Cook started 31-of-38 games for the Virginia Cavaliers, collecting 143 tackles with 5.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery for a touchdown, 19 passes breakups and seven interceptions, two which he returned for touchdowns. His best season came as a senior, where he collected 40 tackles, including one stop for a three-yard loss, totaled a team-high four interceptions, one which he returned for a touchdown, and deflected six passes, including four on third down.

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash Broad jump
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m)		212 lb
(96 kg)		32+1⁄2 in
(0.83 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.46 s132 in
(3.35 m)
All values are from the NFL Combine

Cook was drafted by the Vikings in the second round with the 34th overall selection in the 2010 NFL draft. [1]

During a game against the Chicago Bears on December 1, 2013, Cook was ejected for making illegal contact with an official following an Alshon Jeffery touchdown.

San Francisco 49ers

On March 14, 2014, Cook signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers. [2] On March 14, 2015, Cook signed another one-year contract with the 49ers. He was released by the team on August 5, 2015. [3]

NFL career statistics

YearTeamGPTacklesFumblesInterceptions
CmbSoloAstSckFFFRYdsIntYdsAvgLngTDPD
2010 MIN 6211650.0000000.0002
2011 MIN 6201730.0000000.0004
2012 MIN 10352781.0000000.0005
2013 MIN 12474160.0000000.0002
2014 SF 66600.0000000.0001
Career 40129107221.0000000.00014

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References

  1. ↑ "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  2. ↑ "49ers Sign Cornerback Chris Cook". 49ers.com. March 14, 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  3. ↑ "49ers Release CB Chris Cook". 49ers.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
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