Virginia's Profile for Chris Cook

2009-Emerged as a top CB prospect opposite Ras-I Dowling and led the team with 4 INTs.
2008-Was not enrolled at the University because of academic issues. 2007-Started the first six games of the season before suffering a sprained knee at Middle Tennessee and missing the next three games ... returned to action for the Wake Forest game and started against Virginia Tech in the regular season finale ... had 39 tackles, including 25 solo stops ... averaging 4.3 tackles per game, ninth among ACC cornerbacks ... broke up six passes, tied for third on the team ... led UVa with a season-high 11 tackles in the opener vs. Wyoming ... had six tackles in both the Duke and Pittsburgh games ... broke up two passes against Georgia Tech ... returned a fumble 44 yards for a touchdown against Miami, the second touchdown of his career ... intercepted a pass vs. Virginia Tech ... was not eligible for the 2008 Gator Bowl. 2006–Played in all 12 contests and started the final 11 games of the season ... made nine tackles (seven solo) in 23-0 shutout of North Carolina ... totaled six solo stops vs. Georgia Tech ... tied for third on the team with five pass breakups ... recorded his second career interception with a pick against North Carolina ... also caused a fumble in win vs. Tar Heels ... had four tackles for loss ... lettered for the first time. 2005– Played in the first five games and drew the starting assignment in the fifth contest at Boston College ... was used at both safety and cornerback ... had six tackles ... accounted for four solo tackles against Maryland ... 30-yad interception return vs. Maryland was the longest of the year by a Cavalier and the only one that went for a score ... missed the second half of the season due to a broken leg he suffered at Boston College.
Senior Bowl invitee. Measurements - arm: 32.0" hand: 9.38" Notes: Lean, solid body but a small 212.

Big, physical receiver who excels in press coverage. Strong and provides a nice jam at the line of scrimmage. Solid tackler who can also provide the big hit when available, but shows good discipline. Shows good instincts and depth awareness in zone and off-coverage. Has the length to knock balls away and jump with even the tallest receivers. Shows surprising hip fluidity for a tall corner. Has good ball awareness and has soft hands for the INT. Also has potential to move to FS with his size.

Academic ineligibility in 2008 is a concern. Also has severe injury issues having battled injuries in 2005 and 2007. As a player, he can play a bit high (as a result of his size) at times and smaller, quicker receivers can make him look foolish on the cut. Has good speed, but doesn't seem to have the second gear and his speed is built-up. Might not be an ideal CB prospect and could require a move to FS (an asset or liability, depending on who needs him).

Chris Cook really played well as a senior and then excelled in the post-season activities and worked his way up to the second day of the 2010 NFL Draft.

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