That said, Cooks non-elite athletic traits may put a cap on his upside. Here are five things to know about the newest member of Kansas City's defense. Senior Writer/Editor. Palmer is a speedy field-stretching deep threat who could learn how to use his body better to run tighter routes. Nevertheless, Cook did well in man coverage and demonstrated he could be a tight end killer at the next level. The Cincinnati safety isnt afraid to step up into congestion and engage blockers with his physicality. Cincinnati Bearcats S Brian Cook may not grab the headlines on a talented defense, but his scouting report for the 2022 NFL Draft underlines his potential. G. 16. Has the top-end speed to run with most receivers, along with recovery speed to get back in phase. Make sure to check out all of our otherNFL Draft Scouting Reports. PFF ranked Cook as the No. Chiefs select Bryan Cook with No. March 1, 2023 9:48 am CT. Workouts for the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine won't begin until tomorrow, but media members spoke with edge rushers, interior defensive linemen and linebackers on Wednesday. In what was a tougher-than-expected contest, Cincinnati remained undefeated after beating Tulsa 28-20 and Cook did his part. 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. In fact, his snap counts last season were split almost exactly down the middle. Banks offers the size (6-2, 205 pounds) to jockey with bigger receivers and the fluidity to stick close to shiftier ones. 136) CBS Sports: San Francisco 49ers (No. Cook ended up not appearing at the Senior Bowl, which wouldve been a good opportunity to showcase his skills further. Smart, disciplined defender who makes plays on the ball and contesting throws. Patterson uses his strength well as a blocker but could work on being more nimble for the next level of speed and quickness he will face. Wright makes the watchlist because of his massive frame and athleticism to match. What Bresee doesn't have in pure quickness and explosiveness, he makes up for with strong technique and footwork to get into position to stuff the run. When playing through the reception point, he has shown the ability to properly slip routes and make a play on the ball. Here's what PFF wrote about Cook's abilities as a tackler: "Cook is one of the most assignment-sure safeties and won't be missing many tackles. All Rights Reserved. 1. 181 overall selection on Saturday afternoon. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Hall has the suddenness, quickness and explosiveness to excel in the NFL and can raise his stock with a smooth pre-draft season. Latest on Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . Noah is a terror for offenses as a tackling and playmaking machine. 62 overall pick. He can also outrun smaller wideouts and shows an extra gear in closing to make plays on the ball. By Joseph Acosta Feb 13, 2023, 7:00am EST. Has smooth body control with the fluid ability to plant and redirect in any direction. He should compete for a starting role in year one.". That performance earned the attention of the Bearcats, and following a career season in 2021, Cook is headed to Kansas City. RB James Cook, Georgia 102. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The Chiefs selected three players in the seventh round on Saturday, The Chiefs selected Kinnard with the No. However, if Cook even snuck into the second round, there would be no complaints on this end. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Cook played at local Mount Healthy High School, where he was a first-team All-Southwest Ohio Conference honoree. He can be a solid run-stopping starter in a 4-3. Shows stiffness and below-average movement when breaking down to tackle in space, which can lead to missed tackles. There comes the point in the rep where you must check out whats going on behind you. Wherever Chicago does end up picking, though, Anderson figures to be an extremely appealing option . Forbes is a confident big corner who doesn't back away from No. Hes dropped into flats when playing in the box and has mixed in some hooks and curls as well. Playing in a secondary with Ahmad Gardner and Coby Bryant, Cook got very overlooked. 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. Ideal build and length to be a pro strong safety - who could play nickel LB on passing downs, Outstanding as a tackler who takes ideal angles toward the ball carrier, Has a well developed pretty backpedal - and the ability to turn his back and mirror the receiver deep, Good instinct in coverage to trail backs coming on underneath routes, Very good timing to make contact without drawing a PI call. Cook can close on plays in the short and intermediate ranges and usually takes solid angles to the ball. Flashes intimidating attitude and will crush tiptoeing receivers across the middle. 1 wideout challenges. He is well-balanced vs. run and pass. Despite the nickname, Dell is more of a diminutive dasher for the position his big-play juice and versatility to become an open-field rushing hybrid. Instagram: ynd__cook. Cook lacks elite top-end range and doesnt have great change-of-direction ability. All NFL Fantasy . It also shows up in man coverage, where he sometimes oversets in response to inside moves. 2022 NFL draft: Grading Chiefs' selection of __ Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans AFC West Broncos. Next Gen Stats gives us all the key metrics ahead of a massive re-match of the classic 2021 Divisional Game. Copyright 2023 Prime Time Sports Talk. He just needs to become more fluid and consistent. 226 overall selection on Saturday night, The Chiefs took Powell with the No. or free agency (Jimmy Garoppolo? A rangy defender (6-6, 275 pounds) with an all-out approach that should only grow more imposing if properly refined, Wilson is Pete Carroll's type of edge presence to his core. Moreover, he keeps high energy and is always ready to launch. He is the highest. He has experience against the pass and the run. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader. Going further, Cook also has solid fluidity for his size. Regardless, the defending champions would be wise to take the long view on their pass rush. Here, Cook was able to keep up, though he struggled to stick with these guys. He totally found his next groove with Caleb Williams as his QB. 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. Chicago Bears - Will Anderson, OLB/DE, Alabama. Carter might not routinely post the sack totals of an edge rusher, but he should create consistent havoc on the interior. Instagram: He reads playswell and has good on-ball instincts. Cincinnati threw him into whatever position they wanted (with some limitations), and he had solid success at all of them. Twice against Alabama and once in the other two games, Cook was bailed out due to wide-open receivers not being targeted. Sporting News' projections are from Vinnie Iyer's latest mock draft. Cook is always getting his nose involved, and that translates to the run game. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. He just needs to work more on his agility and technique in pass protection.. Simpson is a tough and fast freight train of a second-level defender. Jersey:No. The Athletic's Dane Brugler also had this to add about Cook's tackling proficiency: "Physical, but dependable tackling mechanics with his ability to settle his feet and wrap finishHigh batting average as a tackler in one-on-one situations.". He started this game with a beautiful open-field tackle against the evasive Slade Bolden. It is now time to give out player awards. He identifies motions and anticipates pursuit angles. He gets around everywhere well and is also reliable in run support. Then, he got outmuscled by Brian Robinson Jr. a handful of times. We even saw a few reps against true receivers. Here, he is a difference-maker on the field. Given the lackluster offerings in this year's crop of free agency wideouts, GM Joe Schoen likely needs to strike early in the draft in order to make any serious upgrades to this ramshackle group of receivers. Murphy has terrific smarts, instincts and moves to help maximize his production. Will Deadly January Car Accident Tank Jalen Carters Draft Stock? Weight:206 lbs, Games Watched:Alabama (2021), Notre Dame (2021), Temple (2021). Smith-Njigba follows in the massive playmaking footsteps of Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson as a complete former go-to receiver for Stroud. He can stretch the field on the outside and also can be fearless positioning his body to make tougher catches inside. Dexter has become a disruptive athletic force with his massive frame in the vein of Georgia's Jordan Davis, a first-rounder of the Eagles in 2022. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The combine could bring about some handwringing about Skoronski's arm length, which could be under the 33-inch threshold that some teams have for offensive tackles. Scott is a intriguing middle-round speedy vertical threat with some quickness for the slot, too. 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. A downfall for Cook in the run game is his open-field tackling. He keeps active feet and can snap out of his stance. 1 overall, even vs. a franchise QB. At the time of his transfer, Cook was required to sit out 13 games in the 2019 season. Cook was a standout last season for the Cincinnati Bearcats. He is a willing, strong run blocker with the mentality for it but he needs some refinement to be more effective in that area. He has the smarts and instincts to start well in man or zone coverage. His athleticism is serviceable, but it may not be elite and thats one of his bigger knocks. He also has a strong fluid arm and easy motion with which to generate the right zip for intermediate and downfield throws. 21 overall pick on Thursday night, The Chiefs made a move for a pass-rusher on Tuesday, The Chiefs took Smith with the No. 1. While not a pure burner, Addison still creates separation with ease thanks to his savvy as a route runner and his impressive acceleration. To pull that off, Minnesota no doubt will need reinforcements for an already underwhelming collection of cornerbacks. Then a redshirt junior, Cook made the easy decision to return in 2021 and help his Bearcats compete for a national championship. This is where he looks more explosive and dynamic versus in single-high coverage, where hes slow to get to the deep ball. Charbonnet can be helpful in an NFL committee as as strong power runner who takes good advantage of good blocking and also can get some tough yards after contact. He is very athletic for his size and could be used at multiple front seven positions in the NFL. He's a former cornerback who started his career at Howard University. Displays a burst to the ball out of his plant and has solid range. Range is not Cooks strong suit, though its still more than serviceable for the NFL. Bryan Cook Mock Draft 2022 WalterFootball's predictions are from the website's latest mock draft. Austin has great size and uses it best in single coverage downfield. Not an explosive player and needs to show better bend and flexibility in his drops - plays too high. Turner is a smart and athletic cover man giving him plenty of outside-inside versatility for the NFL. Latu is a relentless and high-energy pass rusher with the potential to remain highly productive should he shake off injury issues and expand his repertoire. Colts owner Jim Irsay teased his interest in Young by saying earlier in February the Alabama signal-caller "doesn't look bad," but don't get carried away just yet. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Bryan Cook provides versatility to the Bearcats secondary. He can be rigid when coming to balance, allowing twitchier ball carriers to make a move on him and causing missed tackles. GS. Cook has shown awesome flashes in the tackling standpoint, but the weaknesses were there, especially against Alabama. Bergeron is a smart blocker with a good blend of power and agility considering his size. Ekiyor is a physical, relentless and experienced blocker who needs work with his hands and footwork to start in the NFL. Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook intercepts a pass thrown by Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love just before halftime. He covers decent amounts of ground in space, but he does have an observable cap.