The hype train continues to ramp up on New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks. The rookie has had a consistently strong training camp, drawing positive praise from nearly everyone involved. The latest report comes from ESPN's Mike Triplett, who says that Cooks makes "one or two of the biggest plays on the practice field every day."
Brandin Cooks shooting up draft boards with strong training camp
Brandin Cooks continues to put up strong performances in camp and is set for a big rookie season. We break down the fantasy implications.
Dilip Vishwanat
Head coach Sean Payton seems to already have a package of plays designed to “unleash” Cooks, placing him in the role once reserved for Darren Sproles. The Saints have been high on Cooks ever since selecting him in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
Fantasy impact: With all the glowing reports, Cooks is quickly losing his "sleeper" label in fantasy circles. At this point, you'll have to pay a real price to land him, which is currently in the early seventh round. Cooks is getting drafted ahead of other heralded rookies like Sammy Watkins and Mike Evans, and should be an early favorite for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
