History of Brady Cook in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 23, 2025

Brady Cook is an American football quarterback currently playing for the New York Jets in the NFL. Before joining the professional ranks, Cook played college football at the University of Missouri, where he honed his skills as a quarterback. Now in the NFL, he continues to develop his career with the Jets.

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October 12, 2001: Brady Cook's Birth

On October 12, 2001, Brady Cook was born.

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2013: Team's Best Record Since 2013

In 2023, Brady Cook led Missouri to a 7-1 record, marking the team's best record through eight games since 2013.

2020: Redshirted and Appeared in Three Games

In 2020, Cook redshirted and appeared in three games, recording 72 passing yards and one touchdown.

2021: First Major Playing Time and Career Start

In 2021, Brady Cook received his first major playing time against Georgia and made his first career start against Army in the Armed Forces Bowl, where he tallied 238 passing yards and a touchdown, rushing for 53 yards and a touchdown.

2021: SEC Academic Honor Roll

In 2021, Brady Cook was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll.

2022: Starting Quarterback and Gasparilla Bowl Appearance

In 2022, Brady Cook was named the starting quarterback for Missouri, leading them to the Gasparilla Bowl. He finished the season with 2,739 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, also rushing for 585 yards and six touchdowns.

2023: Cotton Bowl Classic Victory and Offensive MVP

During the 2023 season, Brady Cook led Missouri to a 10-2 record and an appearance in the Cotton Bowl Classic, where they defeated Ohio State 14-3. Cook was named the game's offensive MVP and announced he would return to Missouri for the following season.

2023: Starting Quarterback and Record-Breaking Season

In 2023, Brady Cook was named Missouri's starting quarterback. He threw for 356 yards against Kansas State and set an SEC record for most consecutive passes without an interception against Vanderbilt. Cook also recorded a career-high 411 passing yards against LSU.

2023: SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year

In 2023, Brady Cook was named the SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year.

2024: Second SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year Award

In 2024, Brady Cook received the SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year award for the second consecutive year, joining Tim Tebow and Barrett Jones as the only players to win the award in back-to-back years.

2024: Music City Bowl Victory and MVP Award

In the 2024 Music City Bowl, Brady Cook led Missouri to a 27-24 victory over Iowa, completing 18 of 32 passes for 287 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 54 yards. He was named the game's MVP.