The Story Behind Penn State's Next Big Man: De’Andre Cook | State Media

The Penn State defensive tackle opens up about growing up in Washington, D.C., the family members who shaped him, the hilarious story of hiding under a tree during his first football practices, earning his first college offer before he even understood recruiting, and why James Franklin ultimately convinced him that Happy Valley was home.Cook also discusses overcoming self-doubt, transforming from a 250-pound defensive end into a Big Ten defensive tackle, and the emotional moment that confirmed Penn State was where he belonged.Presented by: Pam Health - https://pamhealth.com/Chapters:00:00 Meet De’Andre Cook00:18 The Family That Built Him00:36 How Football Entered His Life00:57 The Hilarious Pee-Wee Story01:22 High School Football Memories01:44 Coach Lojo Changed Everything02:08 His First College Offer02:41 Overcoming Self-Doubt03:22 Why He Chose Penn State04:03 The Emotional Beaver Stadium Moment04:20 Biggest College Adjustment04:49 Growing Under Penn State Coaches05:18 How He Wants Fans to Remember HimFOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272#pennstate #weare #happyvalley #pennstatefootball #nittanylions #jamesfranklin #bigtenfootball #pennstatedefensivetackle #deandrecookpennstate #pennstaterecruiting #pennstateinterview #footballrecruiting #WashingtonDCfootball #ncaafootball #collegeathlete #playerprofile #pennstateathletics #nittanylionsfootball