He covers decent amounts of ground in space, but he does have an observable cap. With his ball skills in coverage, tackling ability coming downhill, and strong game IQ all tying together, he can be a nice glue piece on the field. Average ball skills, can get lost with the ball in the air at times. Both are good free safeties who cover a lot of ground in the back end and are physical in run defense. Cook stays dialed in and can get his teammates in position. In a scheme that frequently uses two-high looks, Cook can be a solid starter as a strong safety, with enforcer traits in the box and playmaking traits in space. He was one of only four defensive backs in the FBS to tally 95+ tackles and 10+ passes defensed in 2021. Well, from a tackling standpoint, thats not the most accurate thing to say. Cook embraced that opportunity, starting all 14 games for Cincinnati while earning First Team All-AAC honors. Remember the later-round safety we mentioned in the intro? That performance earned the attention of the Bearcats, and following a career season in 2021, Cook is headed to Kansas City. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Kansas City hasa decision to make on Frank Clark, whose nearly $29 million cap hit probably has to be reduced via restructure, extension or release. ynd__cook. Delivers a blow on contact and sticks ball carriers for limited extra yards. He has good pedigree as the grandson of Packers legend Bob Skoronski. Cook served as a backup behind an outstanding pair of safeties and patiently waited his turn to startwhich came in 2021 and he fared well. Hes smooth turning upfield, with enough speed to mirror tight ends along the sideline. NFL Draft prospects 2023: Big board of top 125 players 1. Brents has some intriguing physical coverage upside because of his size and sometimes explosive play. His change-of-direction limitations show up when he takes faulty angles upfield. He also is quick enough to get after against the run and in pass coverage. Sometimes lowers his shoulder for the big hit rather than wrapping up securely. Gonzalez has learned how to use his long frame better to show a nice blend of agility and physicality in coverage that gets him some earlier first-round consideration. With the top offensive linemen already taken, Pittsburgh should have no problem scooping up a cornerback, especially with Cam Sutton potentially heading out as a free agent. Smith shouldn't be difficult to sell to coach Mike Tomlin given the 6-0, 188-pounder's nose for the ball and impressive instincts. He also has a strong fluid arm and easy motion with which to generate the right zip for intermediate and downfield throws. 2021 STATISTICS. Ika continues to develop strong inside pop with compact, athletic frame. Mayer is a top-10 overall prospect because of exceptional athleticism, hands and route-running skills for his position. Cook joined the Bearcats as a transfer in 2019 and . Cook was a standout last season for the Cincinnati Bearcats. In the NFL, Cook cannot play single-high safety. Cook was used all over for Cincinnati and was a big-time leader for this teams playoff run. Addison was the highest-profile transfer of the previous offseason, leaving Pitt for a different wide receiver factory. Torrence is a powerful and nasty interior run blocker who uses his hands and feet well to gain an advantage over defenders. He has experience against the pass and the run. PFF ranked Cook as the No. All rights reserved. In 2018, he came back and added 56 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, a pick, and 8 deflections, along with a forced fumble. Though his play at Georgia was uneven at times, the 6-2, 210-pound Ringo should be one of the combine's biggest testing standouts thanks to his rare athleticism. Near the sideline, hes great at squeezing pass catchers against the edge, taking away space. Tippmann is a savvy, well-rounded blocker who could get better by improving his agility and footwork in relation to his strength. 115) Murphy has awesome explosive qualities and power for his size, too, to stand out as the second-best pass rusher in the class behind the incomparable Anderson. He put up very impressive final season numbers for the Mustangs with 96 catches, 1,355 yards and 10 TDs. Rice is a strong receiver with great hands plus savvy and versatile route-running skills. With Daxton Hill, Lewis Cine, Kyle Hamilton, and maybe even Jaquan Brisker all locks to go in the first two rounds; there is a need for draftable players later on Day 2. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader. A native of Cincinnati, Bryan Cook began his college career at Howard where he played from 2017 to 2018 before transferring to the Bearcats' program. For his efforts, Cook was a first-team All-AAC selection. Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. The Cincinnati safety also earned an invite to the Reeses Senior Bowl. Nevertheless, he put more than enough on tape in his final season with the Bearcats. McKee is getting more attention for being a classic, strong, big pocket passer with system-versatile sensibility. Robinson, given his receiving skills and classic profile as a feature back, is a rare mid-first-rounder for the position. 1. Minnesota Vikings (from DET) | Clemson CB . Austin has great size and uses it best in single coverage downfield. He's a former cornerback who started his career at Howard University. 2022. Only an average athlete - who decided not to work out at the combine, Can be hesitant in coverage and tends to react to receivers movements rather than gambling with anticipation, Not a ball hawk or a play maker - satisfied forcing an incompletion over an interception, Doesn't posses elite speed and will struggle to stay with burners, Is a bit stiff hipped and doesn't have elite lateral fluidity. He can make big plays on the ball but he just needs to work on being more consistent with his downfield technique. Kraft has prototypical size for a strong, athletic pass-catcher for the position but he needs to get better with his hands, routes and blocking. Young uses his strength and physicality well but projects more as a run-stopping complement. DI Logan Hall, Houston 73. All Rights Reserved. With that in mind, here's USA TODAY Sports' latest NFL mock draft ahead of the start of workouts on Thursday. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ/PA/IL) or 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN only) or 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA only) or 1-800-522-4700 (CO Only) or TN REDLINE: 800-889-9789. Though three-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Taylor Lewan's cut was expected, the move spotlighted what dire condition Tennessee's line finds itself in. Charles Davis spotlights six standouts, including a wide receiver who gave his stock a big boost. Wooden has a well-rounded game for his size with some nice pop as a pass rusher. Ricks has incredible size and length that allows him to stay with the biggest wide receivers in coverage. Carter is an absolute disruptive force inside, combining all those recent draftees' qualities into a complete package. Evan Engram looks like a good bet to return to Jacksonville,with GM Trent Baalke saying in January there was mutual interest in a reunion between the pass catcher and franchise. He could get better by becoming stronger vs. the run. Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson (6-5, 300 pounds) . After proving himself as a standout on the FCS stage, Cook entered the transfer portal. Overall, hes above average and passes the threshold to be a potential starter. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Fills running lanes quickly and with good angles, while also showing patience to allow plays to develop. 1x SB Champ; 6. Duncan stands out because of his experience and powerful, quick frame. Chiefs select Bryan Cook with No. The Cincinnati safety is versatile, with the ability to line up at two-high, single-high, in the slot, and in the box. On it, he exudes toughness, smarts, and multi-phase playmaking ability. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. With Daxton Hill, Lewis Cine, Kyle Hamilton, and maybe even Jaquan Brisker all locks to go in the first two rounds; there is a need for draftable players later on Day 2. Bringing Kancey in to play next to the mountainous Jordan Davis would allow the Eagles to turn the page at defensive tackle with Javon Hargrave and Fletcher Cox potentially headed out as free agents. Wright makes the watchlist because of his massive frame and athleticism to match. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Carter has developed into a fine pass rusher with his freakish athletic frame with relentlessness and smarts that give him a high ceiling. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. The entire group can boost their stock even more with big performances against Alabama in the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 31. With, Alabama (2021), Notre Dame (2021), Temple (2021), Way back when we discussed instincts, we mentioned how the narratives behind Cooks game were processing and tackling. With less than two months until the first pick is called out by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in Kansas City, the pre-draft process will take further shape this week with the scouting combine in Indianapolis. His explosiveness is still evident, however, and should be enticing to a Detroit team needing something extra on the interior of its defensive line. Cook occasionally gets flat-footed in his stance, and he sometimes hesitates a bit before coming downhill in run support. When in man coverage, he shows quick feet to get out of his breaks, though with above-average bursts, he may need a couple steps to get going. GRADE: 7.2 (High-Level Backup/Potential Starter 3rd-4th Round). We present them here for purely educational purposes. Standing at 60 3/4, 206 pounds, Cook has a strong, well-built frame, as well as solid length. A native of the Cincinnati area, Cook was a wide receiver and cornerback throughout his high school career but was a zero-star recruit as a senior at only 165 pounds. He is well-balanced vs. run and pass. Wypler is a reliable athletic pass protector who needs to get stronger to hold up better as an NFL run blocker. We've identified over 200 college prospects to keep an eye on ahead of the 2023 NFL draft, all of whom might be potential fits with the Kansas City Chiefs. 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