East Tennessee State University

Donnie Cook played football for the Bucs from 1979 until 1982. During his last year in 1982, Cook was named All-American, and in 1981 and 1982, Cook received All-Southern Conference honors. During the 1981 season, Cook made 87 tackles, had four interceptions and led ETSU in interceptions. He also led the team in interceptions in 1982. Cook became a member of the ETSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002.