Anonymous scout criticizes Eli Apple because he ‘can’t cook’

Get breaking news and SI’s biggest stories instantly. Download the new Sports Illustrated app (iOS or Android) and personalize your experience by following your favorite teams and SI writers. An anonymous scout criticized Ohio State cornerback Eli Apple because he “can’t cook,” reports the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Bob McGinn. “I worry about him because of off-the-field issues,” the scout said. “The kid has no life skills. At all. Can’t cook. Just a baby. He’s not first round for me. He scares me to death.” • Mock Draft: The picks teams should make in first round The 20-year-old, who played two seasons with the Buckeyes, recorded 86 tackles, 17 passes defended and four interceptions over his tenure at Ohio State. Apple was also named the defensive MVP of the 2016 Fiesta Bowl after recording five tackles and one pass break-up in his team’s 44–28 win over Notre Dame. …

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