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Jayden Cook

Linebacker/Running Back

2027 Class

6'0" Height

185 Weight

Boys Town School

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Jayden

Cook LB/RB

Class

2027

Height

6'0"

Weight

185

HS

Boys Town

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NE

Jayden Cook

(@21pickzz) Boys Town’s Jayden Cook is a very interesting player in this recruiting cycle and one of the...

Written by Oscar Galindo

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Oscar Galindo

Prep Redzone Nebraska Lead Scout

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Boys Town’s Jayden Cook Jayden Cook 6'0" | 185 lbs | LB/RB Boys Town | 2027 State NE is a very interesting player in this recruiting cycle and one of the hidden gems out of the Omaha area. Jayden had a tremendous junior season in which he was the team’s leading rusher with 107 carries for 804 yards and five touchdowns, as well as second in tackles with 52 total tackles, nine TFLs, a sack, and a fumble recovery. As a runner, Jayden displays great balance and strength in his base, which allows him to break through weak arm tackles. He flashes a great burst as he hits his hole and has the speed to break away once he’s hit the open road. Great vision and subtle cutback ability to hit new lanes. On defense, Jayden is listed as an LB, but I could see him using his athleticism to fill into a versatile LB/S hybrid role. He has a strong, sturdy frame at 6’1″ and 190 pounds with underrated strength to take on blockers at the line of scrimmage. Jayden’s well-rounded skill set at LB helps him perform a number of duties, including rushing the QB, defending the run, and playing in coverage. He is very instinctive with a high football IQ that allows him to key in on the run or pass in a flash and will break on the ball immediately. Very physical at the point of contact— won’t hesitate to bring the boom. Look out for Jayden this offseason… he could be a summer riser!