Logan Cooke Bio
Logan Edward Cooke is an American professional football punter for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). Born on July 28, 1995, in Columbia, Mississippi, he played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Cooke was selected in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft and has distinguished himself in the league, receiving multiple honors including a Pro Bowl selection and a Second-team All-Pro nomination in 2024, primarily due to his exceptional punting skills and consistent performance.
Early Life and Background
Logan Cooke attended Columbia Academy in Mississippi, where he played high school football. He received offers from several colleges, including Southern Miss and Mississippi State, ultimately choosing to attend Mississippi State University. His early exposure to football at Columbia Academy laid the foundation for his future career in the sport.
Path to American Football
Cooke played for the Mississippi State Bulldogs from 2014 to 2017. During his college career, he recorded 150 punts for a total of 6,250 net yards, averaging 41.7 yards per punt. His performance in college caught the attention of NFL scouts, leading to his selection in the 2018 NFL Draft.
Logan Cooke Career
Early Career (2018–2020)
Logan Cooke was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round, 247th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft. He made his NFL debut in the Jaguars’ season opener against the New York Giants, where he had seven punts for 264 net yards. In his rookie season, he completed 86 punts for 3,872 net yards, averaging 45.02 yards per punt. His performance established him as a reliable punter for the team.
Breakthrough (2021–2024)
In 2021, Cooke signed a four-year contract extension with the Jaguars worth $12 million. He continued to improve his performance, punting 64 times for an average of 47.28 yards per punt that season. The following year, in 2022, he achieved an impressive average of 49.34 yards per punt over 58 attempts. In 2023, he maintained a strong performance with an average of 47.43 yards per punt.
Notable Works and Milestones
The 2024 season marked a significant milestone in Logan Cooke’s career, as he earned his first Pro Bowl selection and was named a Second-team All-Pro. He punted 68 times for 3,359 yards, achieving an average of 49.4 yards per punt and finishing second in the league for net yards per punt at 44.8.
Logan Cooke Award Nominations
Throughout his career, Logan Cooke has received notable nominations, including his selection for the Pro Bowl and the Second-team All-Pro in 2024, recognizing his outstanding performance as a punter.
Logan Cooke Awards Won
Logan Cooke has achieved significant recognition in his career, including being named to the Pro Bowl and receiving a Second-team All-Pro nomination in 2024, highlighting his skills and contributions to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Logan Cooke Family
Information regarding Logan Cooke’s family is not publicly available.
Personal Life
Details about Logan Cooke’s personal life, including marital status and children, are not publicly disclosed.
