2016 NFL Draft QB Stock Report: Connor Cook Sagging
By Erik Lambert
Sep 26, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Connor Cook (18) is sacked by Central Michigan Chippewas defensive lineman Blake Serpa (2) during the 2nd half of a game at Spartan Stadium. MSU won 30-10. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterbacks always dominate the draft conversation. The same will be true of the 2016 NFL draft. There are plenty of intriguing options out there who had notable games in week 3. Some good and some bad. Others a bit confusing but all very important. How do their stocks look afterwards?
Stock Down: Connor Cook (Michigan State)
He returned to Michigan State first and foremost to win a national championship. So far Connor Cook is keeping to that goal as the Spartans remain undefeated. However, his other goal to be a top 10 pick in the draft won’t be helped by a rather unremarkable performance against Central Michigan.
He finished the afternoon just 11-for-19 passing for 143 yards and a touchdown, adding three runs for 16 yards. There were no turnovers, which is good but from an individual perspective this isn’t beneficial to Cook. This will be looked at as game management, and against an opponent they frankly should’ve handled even easier than they did.
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