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Connor Cook

QB

A 4th-round pick (100th overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Michigan State, Connor Cook has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2018 with CIN, capping a 3-season NFL career.

Size

6'4", 215#

College

Michigan State

Draft

Rd 4, 100th overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2018

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
40.3

27th percentile among QBs · limited sample

1 games · 23 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.98
Total EPA×0.24-0.59
Conversion×0.08-0.18
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.78
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.06
Ball security×0.12-0.28

2016 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed58▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst61▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility36▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size33▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength30▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy55▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security38▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance34▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility62▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency23▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume24▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion46▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2016LV40.311501

Career profile

Connor Cook has appeared in 1 regular-season game across 1 NFL season on file, all with LV.

As a passer he has thrown for 150 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Away1
150
150/g
1
1
In division1
150
150/g
1
1
In losses1
150
150/g
1
1
On grass1
150
150/g
1
1
Outdoors1
150
150/g
1
1

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonHOU161 pass yds, 1 TD, 3 INT—
Week 17DEN150 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT30.2

Connor Cook — common questions

What position does Connor Cook play?
Connor Cook is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Connor Cook played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Connor Cook has played for LV (2016).
Where did Connor Cook go to college?
Connor Cook played college football at Michigan State.
When was Connor Cook drafted?
Connor Cook was selected in round 4, 100th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Connor Cook scored?
Connor Cook has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 passing).
What is Connor Cook's ScoutIndex Rating?
Connor Cook rated 40.3 for 2016, the 27th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

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