The Buffalo Bills were looking to grab a running back early in 2022 NFL Draft. So, with the 63rd pick in the second round, they selected James Cook from the University of Georgia.
Last year was Cook’s most productive season — he had 728 rushing yards, seven touchdowns and 284 receiving yards with four touchdowns. In the NCAA national championship game, he led Georgia in rushing with 77 yards on six carries and set the record for the longest run in a championship game (67 yards). Cook’s ability to catch in the open field and make guys miss at the line of scrimmage was a perfect fit for the pass-first Bills.
Bills GM Brandon Beane, when asked about his new running back: “This was a guy that really stood out to us with the ball in his hands. You can split him out, he can run routes similar to a receiver, obviously he’s a good guy to hand the ball to in the backfield.”
Let’s dive deeper into the film to help figure out why Cook is a perfect scheme fit for the Bills!