Kenny Cook still looms as Gardner-Webb’s big-play benchmark
In the 2014 season, Kenny Cook was Gardner-Webb’s reliable chain-mover and explosive vertical threat, finishing with 64 catches for 758 yards and 5 touchdowns after back-to-back monster years that included 1,008 yards in 2013. His calling card was production plus consistency: a school-record 5.7 receptions per game over his career, elite ball skills on contested catches, and the kind of physical 6-foot-4 frame that stresses defenses. He also brings a compelling underdog angle, having overcome cancer earlier in his journey—so if you want toughness, size, and proven target-earning juice, he fits the bill.
