Brandin Cooks’s NFL accomplishment is not his victory alone! His mom, Andrea Cooks, and late dad Worth have played an equal role. Despite facing adversities due to his dad’s death, Dallas Cowboys WR never gave up. Of course, his mom kept him motivated throughout his life.

Cooks made waves for his amazing 3-yard touchdown catch against the Bengals on Monday Night Football, on December 9. Impressively, his eye-catching TD catch brought his team into a 17-17 tie with the Bengals late in the third quarter, eventually winning the game 27-20. Besides this, he also caught attention by catching a touchdown in his first NFL game against the Saints. However, his outstanding achievements are due to his parents’ tremendous support.

Who are Worth and Andrea Cooks?

Former Oregon State Beavers star shares a close bond with his loving parents. Brandin Cooks often finds strength from his late dad, Worth, whom he lost due to a heart attack in 1999, Brandin was just 6 then. He had a great influence on Brandin’s life. He worked as a truck driver. Following his death, his family went through an extremely traumatic phase. But, it was his mom, Andrea Cooks who kept her family motivated and fulfilled all the basic needs of all of her 4 kids.

Despite facing adversity as a single mom, she raised him along with his three siblings, Worth Jr., Fred, and Andre. It was really not easy for WR’s mom, but she managed it all. To provide her kids with a better life, Andrea Cooks worked in multiple companies. Brandin Cooks’ mom served in a warehouse of Dorfman Pacific, a hat company. Besides this, she also worked in an after-school program.

Besides her professional career, she paid off her mother’s duty by instilling strong work ethics in her kids. Even, Brandin Cooks never fails to highlight his mom’s sacrifices and efforts that shaped his NFL journey.

How does Brandin Cooks remain indebted to his parents for his NFL dreams?

Earlier, in 2017, during a discussion with Matt Dolloff, CBS Boston, Cooks applauded his mom, as she is his biggest inspiration. Brandin revealed that his mom taught him the importance of determination and hard work.  “[My work ethic] came from my mom, raising three boys on her own, working early mornings, multiple jobs … she didn’t sign up for that – I signed up for football,” he stated. Besides that, he also disclosed his belief in his football skills. “So if she can do it, I can do it too,” he further remarked.

Such a remark truly shows his deep respect, gratefulness, and affection for his mom who has been by his side throughout his life. Not only this, the NFL mom-son bond went viral in 2015, when former Saints first-round pick gifted his mom a luxurious house. Besides this, his unique bond with his mom also caught his attention in 2014. On the occasion of Mother’s Day that year, NFL WR presented his mom with a Mercedes car.

Not only the NFL veteran is grateful, but Andrea also never failed to appreciate her son. Earlier, in May 2017, during a discussion with Mike Reiss, an ESPN reporter, she adored his presence and maturity.

“He always used to tell me, ‘Mamma, I’m going to take care of you,’ even when he was little. I have four boys, and he’s my baby. I always tell Brandin he’s a young man but has an old soul. It’s like he’s been here before,” she asserted.

While his mother is there for him always, Brandin also remembers his dad when he comes down on the NFL fields. He harbors a deep wish. That is, his father could see him play football both in college and the NFL. And, for sure, Brandin’s dad is watching him from above, feeling proud as he is achieving such great milestones.