49ers a ‘dream come true' for Brandin Cooks, receiver who grew up watching them
Wide receiver Brandin Cooks is a Stockton native with 12 years in the NFL, none with the San Francisco 49ers until now. But his signing boosts a ravaged group of wideouts.
Brandin Cooks, a Houston Texans wide receiver, vividly recalled his childhood obsession with the San Francisco 49ers. As a young boy from Stockton, he used to cycle to the University of the Pacific, where the 49ers held their training camp from 1998 to 2002. He would park himself on an overpass and watch the team from a distance, hoping to catch a glimpse of his idols.
However, despite his unwavering dedication, Cooks never made it to the 49ers' roster during his 12-year NFL career. After spending time with six different teams and accumulating nearly 10,000 receiving yards, he found himself without a team. That is until now. On Wednesday, the veteran wideout joined the 49ers' practice squad, hoping to work his way onto the team's active roster.
Cooks expressed his excitement, calling it a "dream come true." After suffering a series of injuries, the 49ers' receiving corps had been significantly depleted, including De Zhaun Stribling, Demarcus Robinson, Christian Kirk, and Ricky Pearsall. With five spots open for game day, Cooks has a real chance to make his mark on the team.
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