Tristan Cook Tristan Cook 6'5" | 300 lbs | OL Woodford County | 2023 State KY is another senior offensive lineman that came into this season very high on my radar. He continued to impress in his senior year as he was a key piece of the Woodford County offense. Cook lined up at right guard and was truly dominant in the run game. He has a very explosive first step and does a great job of running his feet through contact to drive his man down the field. Cook is a physical finisher, resulting in several pancake blocks. He is also very reliable in pass protection. Cook does a great job of protecting his inside gap and keeping his head on a swivel to pick up incoming stunts and blitzes. Tristan is committed to Ball State where I see him having a very successful college career.

Past Analysis:

Tristan is the 17th most talented player in the state according to Prep Redzone Kentucky rankings. The young man’s strength on the line of scrimmage is elite as he can tear down multiple defensive tackles at once with a single move. Tristan can create an open gap for the ball carrier nearly every single snap which is on a whole different level compared to other offensive linemen. His strength and size on the football field make it a clear disadvantage for any opposing defense to get past him. Furthermore, his strength and size are already comparable to a full-time starting power 5 collegiate lineman. Although he has already committed to Ball State University this past summer, I expect more schools to look into him as he will continue to develop his game this senior season.

End of Season Analysis: Tristan and the Woodford offense finished 9th in total scoring and 12th in total rushing yards statewide over the 2022 season. Tristan’s strength and strong build make him a top-ranked offensive lineman in the state. It would not be hard to believe that Tristan did not allow a single sack this season, as he makes it nearly impossible for any opposing defensive tackle to make any pressure. He continues to make it nearly effortless to create running rooms for the ball carrier, and his footwork is nearly textbook-perfect. His footwork helps him shift fast on his feet and adjust to shifts in the defense when the ball is snapped. The future is bright for the Ball State commit.

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Another senior offensive lineman that impressed me this season is Tristan Cook Tristan Cook 6'5" | 300 lbs | OL Woodford County | 2023 State KY from Woodford County. Cook played right guard and was a very dominant run blocker this yea. He has an explosive first step and has a physical initial punch. Once he gets in that initial punch, he keeps his feet running through contact to drive his man down the field. Cook also does a great job of getting to the second level and picking up blocks in the open field when asked to do so. In pass protection, Cook has a good quick set and does a great job of keeping his head on a swivel to find work. Tristan is committed to Ball State where I see him carving out a key role on their offensive line

Tristan Cook Tristan Cook 6'5" | 300 lbs | OL Woodford County | 2023 State KY showed once again this past Friday why he is one of our top ranked offensive linemen in the class of 2023. He was a big part of Woodford County’s success against West Jessamine, especially in the run game. Cook was dominant as a run blocker from the guard position, exploding out of his stance and driving his man off the line of scrimmage. He played with a very high motor and blocked through the whistle, resulting in several pancake blocks. Cook also showed the ability to mirror pass rushers to keep them away from the quarterback and did a great job of finding defenders to block in the open field. Tristan is committed to Ball State and I expect him to develop into a very good offensive lineman once he gets there.