The 10 greatest NFL careers in Mississippi State history

Nov 28, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Dak Prescott (15). / Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

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Johnie Cooks. Johnie Cooks. . . 1982 NFL Draft. Johnie Cooks. Round 1, Pick 2. 530. 9. player

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Johnie Cooks is a legend in Starkville and was drafted second overall in the 1982 NFL Draft.

Cooks went on to earn the PFWA All-Rookie Team honor and was apart of the Super Bowl-winning New York Giants squad in 1991.

Throughout his 11-season career, Cooks had 32 sacks and an incredible 4 interceptions.

Cooks spent six seasons with the Colts, four seasons with the Giants, and one season with the Cleveland Browns.