NFL Linebacker Johnie Cooks, Former Second Overall Draft Pick, Dies at 64
- Johnie Cooks, a former NFL linebacker who played for the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts, New York Giants, and Cleveland Browns, passed away at the age of 64.
- Cooks played in 128 career games, starting 97 of them, and recorded 32 sacks, five fumble recoveries (including one for a touchdown), and four interceptions.
- Cooks was drafted as the No. 2 overall pick by the Baltimore Colts in the 1982 NFL Draft.
- He played for the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts, New York Giants, and Cleveland Browns during his 10-year NFL career.
- Cooks won Super Bowl XXV with the Giants.