Omar Cook (American football)

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Omar Cook
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Born
Omar Robert Cook, Jr.

(1992-03-24) March 24, 1992 (age 29)
Riverside, California, U.S.
Alma materSouthern University
Occupation
  • Actor
Years active2017–present

Omar Cook (born March 24, 1992) is an American actor and former American football defensive back. He played college football at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, graduating in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication.

College career[]

Cook played for the Southern Jaguars from 2010 to 2013. He redshirted his first year and earned a starting spot in his senior season. After three coaching changes, Cook emerged as a senior for Southern earning a scholarship and started all 13 games to include the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Championship. He recorded 77 total tackles (Ranked #1 on the team for defensive backs), tallied 45 solo tackles (tied for #2 on team), 1.5 tackles for loss, had 3 interceptions (Tied for #1 on team), 6 passes defensed, forced 1 fumble and recovered 2 fumbles. Notably, his final interception came at a crucial period of the nationally televised (ESPN) SWAC Championship game against Jackson State University. Cook was selected to the 2014 FCS National Bowl All-Star game as a starting defensive back where he tallied 2 tackles, a pass breakup and a key red zone interception.

Professional career[]

Omar Cook
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1992-03-24) March 24, 1992 (age 29)
Riverside, California
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:University High School
College:Southern
Undrafted:2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • FCS National Bowl Selection (2014)
  • Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Champion (2013)
Career IFL statistics
Tackles:210
Tackles for Loss:6
Pass breakups:27
Interceptions:4

Nebraska Danger[]

Cook signed with the Nebraska Danger of the Indoor Football League (IFL) on October 10, 2014.

Billings Wolves[]

Cook was signed by the Billings Wolves on February 16, 2015. While a member of the Wolves in 2015, Cook finished the season 2nd on the team in tackles with 71 (46 solo), 2.5 tackles for loss, 1 interception and 8 pass breakups. In his final game of the 2015 season, Cook tallied 12 total tackles against the Nebraska Danger. Cook re-signed with the Wolves for 2016 and had 20 tackles. Cook's 2016 season was abbreviated due to being released from his contract to pursue other football related ventures on April 11, 2016 as he was selected to perform as a Motion Capture Actor for EA Sports and the Madden Video Game franchise.

Nebraska Danger[]

On October 28, 2016, Cook signed with the Nebraska Danger for the 2017 season. During the season Cook tallied 42 tackles (2 tackles for loss), 4 pass break-ups and 1 interception.

San Diego Strike Force[]

On March 22, 2019 Cook signs 1-Year deal with the [1] San Diego Strike Force of the Indoor Football League. Was named Team Captain for the 2019 season. Omar finished a stellar regular season in the Top 10 in the entire IFL in tackles, 2nd in pass break-ups and 1st on the team in tackles with a career-high of 73, 1st in pass break-ups with 12 and tied for 1st in interceptions.

Acting career[]

Cook began his acting career in 2017 as motion capture actor the Madden Video Game series, working on multiple games such as Madden '18, Madden '19, Madden '20, and Madden '21. In 2019, he began working as a stunt football player for The CW series All American. In 2021, Cook was cast as Chris 2 in the feature film Fortunate Son.

References[]

  1. ^ "Stats - San Diego Strike Force". www.sdstrikeforce.com. Retrieved March 25, 2019.

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