Chadron State College Athletics

Outlook: The veteran leader among a young and inexperienced group of inside linebackers ... will be leaned upon heavily to provide stability in the heart of the defense
2015: Suffered an injury in the spring and he will take a medical redshirt … Is expected to make a full recovery.
2014: Played in 10 games for the Eagles and made three starts … had 35 tackles, 19 solo … Also recorded six tackles for loss, a pair of sacks, two pass breakups, a deflection and four QB hurries.
2013: Played in four games and made 14 tackles in an injury shortened season … He also had half a tackle for loss … He enters the 2014 fall camp as one of the leaders of the linebacker corps.
2012: Played in seven games as a true freshman at linebacker … He finished the season with seven total tackles, including two for a loss … He also had an interception against Western State that he returned for 38 yards … He had a productive spring and the coaches praised his maturity.
High School: He was an all-district choice and a second team all-state selection at linebacker and played in the Louisiana vs. Texas All-Star Game … He had 97 total tackles, four sacks, five forced fumbles and seven interceptions … He also broke up seven passes, blocked three field goals and scored four touchdowns … He also played long snapper and on the offensive line … Also played baseball.
Personal: Son of Anjelle Cooks … Has a sister, Janice, and brother, Bernard … Born Nov. 9 … Majoring in criminal justice.