Chris Cook was drafted No. 34 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 40 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value

2010 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 2 · #34 overall

Chris Cook Virginia Draft

Chris Cook was drafted No. 34 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 40 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value

Overall pick
#34
Round
2
Draft class
2010
NFL games
40
Years as starter
2
Career AV
1043rd at Virginia

The pick

How Chris Cook came off the board in 2010.

Drafted by

Minnesota Vikings

Rd 2, Pick 2 · #34 overall · NFC North

Full 2010 draft class (255 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
Measurables
6'2" · 212 lbs
Hometown
Lynchburg, VA
Pre-draft board
No. 41 prospect87.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

40 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value

Games played
40
Seasons as a starter
2
Career approximate value
1043rd among Virginia picks
AV with the drafting club
10100% of career value
Final season
20144 years after the draft

Around pick 34

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About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Chris Cook in the 2010 NFL Draft

Chris Cook is a Defensive back out of Virginia selected No. 34 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2010 NFL Draft. 40 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Virginia has produced 104 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 Chris Cook drafted?

Chris Cook was selected No. 34 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/chris-cook.

What college did Chris Cook play for?

Chris Cook played college football at Virginia in the ACC. See every Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-cavaliers.

How did Chris Cook's NFL career turn out?

40 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/chris-cook.