Strong all around skillset with versatility to play any position in the secondary effectively. Constantly attacking he plays fast and has a great nose for the football to put himself in position to make play in both coverage and run support. A fluid mover, he’s quick in the hips and flashes rapid change of direction to plant and drive. Quick processing ability to anticipate play location and doesn’t hesitate triggering to the football. At safety, he shows good range and ball skills in coverage attacking the football in the air with good timing and high point ability. Works hard downhill in run support and initiates contact with force and forward momentum. Performed well at the National Preps NorCal Showcase and is one to watch as he gains experience.

Cooks had a breakout season for Downey this fall as a first year player and has a bright future with plenty of playing experience under his belt heading into the 2026 season. He is a long and explosive defender with natural ball skills and return abilities and is excellent in run support on the perimeter while not afraid to come up and bang in the box. He plays with patient eyes, fluid hips in transition and breaks quickly on the ball with recovery speed if beat over the top. Checking into our WL rankings for the 2029 class, he has a good shot to enter into our ranks sooner rather than later.