Ryan Cook was drafted No. 51 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2006 NFL Draft out of New Mexico. 90 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 19 · #51 overall
Ryan Cook New Mexico Draft
Ryan Cook was drafted No. 51 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2006 NFL Draft out of New Mexico. 90 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #51
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 90
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 235th at New Mexico
The pick
How Ryan Cook came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Center C
- Measurables
- 6'7" · 328 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 59.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
90 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Games played
- 90
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 235th among New Mexico picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1774% of career value
- Final season
- 20126 years after the draft
Around pick 51
Who came off the board on either side of Ryan Cook.
Oregon
Auburn · 2× Pro Bowl
Western Michigan · 2× Pro Bowl
Notre Dame
New Mexico in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from New Mexico
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ryan Cook in the 2006 NFL Draft
Ryan Cook is a Center out of New Mexico selected No. 51 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2006 NFL Draft. 90 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value New Mexico has produced 32 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ryan Cook drafted?
Ryan Cook was selected No. 51 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 19). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/ryan-cook.
What college did Ryan Cook play for?
Ryan Cook played college football at New Mexico in the Mountain West. See every New Mexico draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/new-mexico-lobos.
How did Ryan Cook's NFL career turn out?
90 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/ryan-cook.