Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook ran a faster 40-yard dash at the NFL combine than his brother Dalvin Cook.
Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook boosted his NFL draft stock with an impressive 40-yard dash at the 2022 NFL combine. Cook additionally looked smooth throughout drills as a receiver. He is considered one of the top receiving backs in the 2022 NFL draft.
Cook finished with the eighth best official 40-yard dash time among running backs at 4.42. In fact, James Cook bested his brother, Dalvin Cook, in the event. Dalvin Cook was a second-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in the 2017 NFL draft. Dalvin Cook ran a 4.49 40-yard dash in the 2017 NFL combine.
James Cook and Dalvin Cook run side by side in the NFL’s Simulcam. James Cook’s official time (4.42) ended up being faster than his unofficial time (4.50).
.@dalvincook and James Cook going step for step on the 40.
James Cook finished his Georgia career with 1,012 total yards and 11 total touchdowns and a national championship. He was huge for the Bulldogs throughout the College Football Playoff and showed his versatility against Michigan. He topped 100 receiving yards against the Wolverines, who had no answer for him.
James Cook has certainly made a name for himself. It is fun to see a sibling rivalry. James Cook will hope to have an impactful NFL career like Dalvin. All signs point in that direction right now.
James Cook showed off his hands and smooth route running in receiving drills:
Georgia senior running back James Cook has decided to forgo the extra COVID year of eligibility and has declared for the NFL draft this Spring.
The decision comes after Cook’s most productive season of his career as a Georgia Bulldog, in which he helped lead the Dawgs to their first national title in 41 years.
To thank DawgNation, Cook penned this letter to the University of Georgia family:
In 2021, Cook racked up 113 attempts for 728 yards rushing (6.4 avg.) with seven touchdowns, while adding 27 receptions for 284 yards and four touchdowns, all career-highs.
The Miami, Fla., native’s third-quarter National Championship run will go down in Georgia history:
The Bulldogs’ running back room is still waiting on NFL decisions from junior Zamir White and junior Kenny McIntosh, but will return sophomores Kendall Milton and Daijun Edwards.
A breakdown of Georgia football’s running backs for the upcoming 2020 college football season.
It seems like every time an elite running back leaves the University of Georgia, there is another one ready to step in the very next year.
This offseason headlines the departure of running backs D’Andre Swift and Brian Herrien.
Swift was selected 35th overall by the Detroit Lions in the second-round of the 2020 NFL Draft, while Herrien signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Cleveland Browns. Herrien finished with 1,413 yards and 13 touchdowns during his career at UGA. Swift finished with 2,885 yards and 20 touchdowns in a year less.
Georgia’s offense will lose a lot of production with these two gone, but now it’s time to look at who will be carrying the load for the Dawgs in 2020 and beyond.
1. Zamir White (RS So.) –
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Nobody has dealt with adversity as well as Zamir White has. Coming in as the No. 1 running back in the 2018 class, White endured two knee surgeries in under two years. White redshirted his freshman year and has begun to show why he was the top running back recruit in the country.
White was the third back in 2019, playing behind D’Andre Swift and Brian Herrien. He showed glimpses of greatness in this year’s Sugar Bowl, getting 18 carries for 92 yards and a touchdown. Hopefully White will be able to maintain his health and have a breakout year for the red and black as RB1.
2. James Cook (Jr.) –
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James Cook has had it tough during his time in Athens. With a seriously talented backfield ahead of him for the past two years, the former five-star could see his opportunities increase drastically this season.
Cook is a great receiving back and could be used perfectly outside of the backfield with the Dawgs’ new offensive coordinator Todd Monken. Monken was known to use his running backs as receiving threats during his time as OC on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cleveland Browns, which will be fun to watch with Cook. Cook averaged 9.2 yards-per-reception, capitalizing on his few opportunities. Look for Kirby Smart and Monken to get creative with the way they use Cook in 2020.
3. Kenny McIntosh (So.) –
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Kenny McIntosh could potentially take the No. 2 spot behind White this season over Cook. Now entering his sophomore season, McIntosh was ranked as the #11 running back prospect in the country for the 2019 recruiting class. He didn’t get that many touches last season, but made them count when he did. McIntosh eluded an Arkansas State defender this year on his way to a 61-yard touchdown.
4. Kendall Milton (Fr.) –
Kendall Milton is an incoming freshman that could make a huge difference for Georgia’s offense this year. Milton is listed as the 7th running back in the country, per 247Sports. Milton is the ideal all-around back with power, size, speed, vision and elusiveness. The Clovis, California native was at the top of many teams’ wishlists, but Milton chose the Dawgs.
If you watch Milton’s high school film, he plays with amazing vision and poise that you typically see out of elite college and NFL backs. His patience and his power are his two strongest attributes. Milton is expected to make a big splash in the SEC this season.
Georgia football great Davin Bellamy shares his thoughts on Twitter about the recent reports of RB James Cook’s misdemeanor charges.
Georgia running back James Cook was arrested early Saturday morning on two misdemeanor charges of possession of an open container of an alcoholic beverage and driving without a valid license.
He was booked at 1:46 a.m. and released at 2:57 a.m. and had a $1,000 bond for each.
Georgia football great Davin Bellamy, who is currently on the Cincinnati Bengal practice squad, shared his thoughts on the matter.
Now I’m not saying Cook should not be disciplined for his actions, but based on the facts we have at this moment, this really is not too much of a story.
Georgia football running back James Cook was arrested on two misdemeanors charges.
Georgia running back James Cook was arrested early Saturday morning on two misdemeanor charges.
Possession of open container of alcoholic beverage in passenger area and driving without a valid license are the details that can be seen on the Athens-Clarke County jail logs.
Bond for each was $1,000.
According to the report, he was booked at 1:46 a.m. and released at 2:57 a.m.
