Chris Cook (American football)

Christopher O'Shea Cook (born February 15, 1987) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Virginia and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft.

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
Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school:Lynchburg (VA) Heritage
College:Virginia
NFL Draft:2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:129
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:0
Pass deflections:14
Interceptions:0
Player stats at NFL.com

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 span40-yard dashBroad 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
Year Team GP Tackles Fumbles Interceptions
CmbSoloAstSckFFFRYdsIntYdsAvgLngTDPD
2010MIN 6211650.0000000.0002
2011MIN 6201730.0000000.0004
2012MIN 10352781.0000000.0005
2013MIN 12474160.0000000.0002
2014SF 66600.0000000.0001
Career[4]40129107221.0000000.00014

References
  1. "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  2. 49ers Sign Cornerback Chris Cook
  3. "49ers Release CB Chris Cook". 49ers.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
  4. "Chris Cook Stats". ESPN. ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
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