Joseph "Bailey" Cook
Wide Receiver (Possession)
Florida State Seminoles #18
6'1"
197 LBS
OVERVIEW
Original commit to play lacrosse at mid-major D1 Hofstra University. Transferred to Florida State University to pursue football and redshirted his first year. Slower speed kept him behind LeVonte Whitfield and Travis Rudolph on the depth chart, though once increased, he flew up the ranks. Led the team in receiving yards and yards after catch his final year. Declared for NSFL draft after junior season.
STRENGTHS
Hands. Cook has surefire hands, at least at the collegiate level. Scouts say Cook originally struggled with this, as he was called "stone hands" by his early years intramural football teammates. This drove him to catch two-hundred passes a day, and his hands surely became his best attribute.
Speed. Also his most improved area. Now projects as a versatile runner, can keep up with a high percentage of wide receivers with his makeup. 40 yard dash times steadily improved, and while incomparable to that of NFL counterpart John Ross, for example, certainly made people notice his speed.
WEAKNESSES
Strength. Cook will never be the strongest WR on a team, evidenced by his performances in the weight room. This can be worked on though, as he will need to bulk up. Team trainers should plan a regimen, and make sure that he sticks to it, and doesn't just "fuck around at the gym" as he likes to call it.
Intelligence. Cook is not the highest rated in this department either, but he will hopefully be able to truly learn the game better than he learned his freshman year "culture and expression" curriculum.
OTHER
Enjoys hog hunting, fishing, and muddin' (driving truck through mud) with his brother Hicey and best friend "Gummy" in his free time. Lacrosse is still a passion. Always insists that college sports are more important than professional, but with his entry into the league, hopefully that will change.
Favorite foods are Subway, apples, bagel chips and Haribo Sour Spaghetti.
DRAFT PROJECTION
First round. Sure shot.
Wide Receiver (Possession)
Florida State Seminoles #18
6'1"
197 LBS
OVERVIEW
Original commit to play lacrosse at mid-major D1 Hofstra University. Transferred to Florida State University to pursue football and redshirted his first year. Slower speed kept him behind LeVonte Whitfield and Travis Rudolph on the depth chart, though once increased, he flew up the ranks. Led the team in receiving yards and yards after catch his final year. Declared for NSFL draft after junior season.
STRENGTHS
Hands. Cook has surefire hands, at least at the collegiate level. Scouts say Cook originally struggled with this, as he was called "stone hands" by his early years intramural football teammates. This drove him to catch two-hundred passes a day, and his hands surely became his best attribute.
Speed. Also his most improved area. Now projects as a versatile runner, can keep up with a high percentage of wide receivers with his makeup. 40 yard dash times steadily improved, and while incomparable to that of NFL counterpart John Ross, for example, certainly made people notice his speed.
WEAKNESSES
Strength. Cook will never be the strongest WR on a team, evidenced by his performances in the weight room. This can be worked on though, as he will need to bulk up. Team trainers should plan a regimen, and make sure that he sticks to it, and doesn't just "fuck around at the gym" as he likes to call it.
Intelligence. Cook is not the highest rated in this department either, but he will hopefully be able to truly learn the game better than he learned his freshman year "culture and expression" curriculum.
OTHER
Enjoys hog hunting, fishing, and muddin' (driving truck through mud) with his brother Hicey and best friend "Gummy" in his free time. Lacrosse is still a passion. Always insists that college sports are more important than professional, but with his entry into the league, hopefully that will change.
Favorite foods are Subway, apples, bagel chips and Haribo Sour Spaghetti.
DRAFT PROJECTION
First round. Sure shot.
[OPTION]Height: 6'1"
[OPTION]Weight: 197
[OPTION]Birthplace: Tallahassee, FL
[OPTION]Number: 18
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[OPTION]Regular Season Stats
[OPTION]S1 (SJS): 72 REC - 1062 YDS - 4 TD
[OPTION]S2 (SJS/YKW): 74 REC - 1078 YDS - 6 TD
[OPTION]S3 (YKW):
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[OPTION]Playoff Stats
[OPTION]S2 (YKW):
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[OPTION]Career Highlights:
[OPTION]Drafted 9th Overall by the San Jose SaberCats in the S1 Draft
[OPTION]Named to S1 ASFC Pro Bowl Roster
[OPTION]Traded to Yellowknife Wraiths for WR Darren Smallwood and S3 1st Round Pick
[OPTION]Height: 6'3"
[OPTION]Weight: 184
[OPTION]Birthplace: Syracuse, NY
[OPTION]Number: 16
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[OPTION]Height: 6'3"
[OPTION]Weight: 184
[OPTION]Birthplace: Greensboro, NC
[OPTION]Number: 10
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