Johnie Cooks obituary and net worth at time of death – Johnie Cooks, a linebacker who starred at Mississippi State before going on to a 10-year NFL career has died. Cooks was born on November 23, 1958, and died on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the age of 64.

His death was confirmed by Colts owner Jim Irsay via Twitter, saying: ‘Rest in peace, Johnie Cooks’. A cause of death has not yet been stated. However, Starkville Daily News reported that he was facing some health issues — which was not specified.

Cooks played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and was selected by the Baltimore Colts as the second overall pick in the 1982 NFL Draft.

From 1982 – 1991, he played for the Colts, New York Giants, and Cleveland Browns.

The crowning moment of his NFL career was in 1991 when the Giants defeated the Buffalo Bills 20–19 in Super Bowl XXV.

Cooks ended his career in Cleveland, retiring after the 1991 season.

Cooks played in 128 career games, starting 97 of them, and totaled 32 sacks, five fumble recoveries (one for a touchdown), and four interceptions in that time.

At Mississippi State, Cooks once recorded 24 tackles in a single game against Auburn. He was named All-SEC three times and earned recognition from five All-America teams at the end of the 1981 college season.

He was inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame in 2004.

Johnie Cooks net worth at time of death

How much was Johnie Cooks worth? Johnie Cooks amassed a net worth of $1 million — which stemmed from the salaries and bonuses he drew from NFL clubs and endorsement deals.

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