Over one million high school kids play football each year in the United States. That number shrinks to roughly 70,000 at the college level (approximately 17,000 players per grade). According to ncaa.org, the odds of one of those NFL-eligible college football players making it into the NFL are 1.6% (253). For 11-year NFL veteran Toi Cook, those discouraging odds were never about him.
Life of a Saint: Toi Cook
The name Toi is certainly uncommon. When asked about his name’s origin, Toi Cook explained, “That came from my biological father who I’ve never met.