Weight: 305 (2001-02)

2002 Media Guide: Ryan Cook should get his first taste of action this year … redshirted last season as a true freshman … heads into fall camp behind Shane Olivea at left tackle … able to take an increased number of snaps in the spring while Olivea was sidelined with an ankle injury … the OSU coaching staff is hoping those reps will pay dividends in the fall … still young and learning, but is a hard worker and good athlete with outstanding size … has good footwork and good strength … the top rated lineman in the state of Indiana coming out of high school.

2001 Season: Redshirted.

2001 Media Guide: First-Team All-Indiana selection … First-Team Indianapolis Star Super Team selection … Preseason All-American and top-rated offensive lineman in the state of Indiana by SuperPrep … three-year starter at offensive tackle … played in the inaugural National High School All-Star Game … four-year letter winner in track and field … threw both the shot put and discus … member of D.A.R.E. and actively involved with the Special Olympics … born Dec. 2, 1982 … son of Bill and Kathy Cook … one sister, Leann … enjoys music, movies and volunteering with kids.