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all of his efficiency metrics improved and he still spiked a whopping 14 times. Still on the escalator entering his age-27 season, this is a very safe place to park your money.

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Cook's efficiency improved despite TD regression; safe first-round pick at age 27.

Cook had some touchdown regression after an 18-spike season in 2024, but all of his efficiency metrics improved and he still spiked 14 times. Cook was briefly a second-round pick in spring but has justly made his way into the first round over the past few weeks. Still on the escalator entering his age-27 season, this is a very safe place to park money.

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