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2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Alex Cook, DB, University of Washington

Alex Cook as proven to be a quality veteran leader among his teammates at the University of Washington.  Hula Bowl Scout Elijah Ballew breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of Cook as an NFL Prospect in his report.
Alex Cook the play making safety from the University of Washington recently sat down with NFL Draft Diamonds scout Justin Berendzen
  • Name: Alex Cook
  • Position: DB
  • College: University of Washington
  • Height: 6’1″
  • Weight: 196 lbs
  • Twitter: @AlexCook_2
  • Instagram: @alexanderncook

What made you decide you wanted to be a football player?

Growing up I always emulated what my brother did, he played when he was 6 so I played at 7 so I followed in his footsteps.

Who was toughest opposing player you went up against in a game?

Saquon Barkley, went up against him in 2017 in the Fiesta Bowl and he was physical and fast and went off against us.

What are you looking to achieve as a football player going forward?

To stay in the NFL as long as possible and being a great player and everything that comes with it as well as the longevity.

If you could hang out with any football player past or present for a day who and why?

Collin Kaepernick, that dude has a lot of insight of what goes on in the NFL and he had his career end by something that wasn’t an injury so I would love to pick his brain about that.

Which one of your family members inspires you the most and why?

My mom inspires me a lot. She’s a very hard worker and had a hard past life and does everything for me and my siblings and I’m inspired by that everyday.

What is your favorite defensive scheme and why?

I like whatever defensive scheme that works against the opponent.

What should we know about Alex Cook the person?

Really selfless care a lot about my fellow teammates and build a culture everyone likes. And I love being a family guy and being a dad and my girlfriend.

What stands out about your film the most?

My ability to communicate with my teammates and my ability to make tackles at the line of scrimmage 12 yards out, making tackles in open field to save touchdowns and all of that while being physical.

How do you handle challenges both in life and on the football field?

Take them head on and don’t shy away from then and it makes me better.

What do you think are the keys to success on the football field?

Knowing exactly what your opponent is doing and how you stop it. So film study and attention to detail in practice.

What do you love the most about the game of football?

It takes me places I’ve never been before able to go to Italy and Amsterdam because I had a football scholarship and the friends I made from football that will know me for years to come.

Who is the most underrated player you’ve played with and why?

Jeremiah Martin, he tied for first in the Pac 12 in sacks this past season and he didn’t get any senior bowl invites or a combine invite and most of our success came from what he did and he deserves recognition.

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