We could do a lot worse. MM did say we wanted to run the ball more didn't he. I wouldn't let having Cooks on a two year contract stop me from drafting him.
Strengths
- Top-end speed creates tension for defensive coordinators.
- Run game will see lighter boxes out of defense’s respect for his explosiveness.
- Tears into cushions and rockets past off-man coverage.
- Maintains spacing from physical coverage getting into the route.
- Runs focused vertical routes at crisp angles.
- Glides into acceleration mode at route stems to separate.
- Gets pitch-and-catch opportunities underneath against off-man.
- Finished second in FBS with 15 receiving touchdowns.
- Willing and effective as a perimeter blocker.
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When you have someone who can run like Hyatt you get explosive catches but it also really benefits your running game because safeties can’t get involved as much. He reminds me a lot of watching Will Fuller when he was healthy.” -- Director of scouting for NFC team