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Jameel Cook

RB

Drafted 174th overall in the 6th round of the 2001 draft, Jameel Cook arrived from Illinois. His most recent season came in 2008 with TB, capping a 8-season NFL career. Few match his efficiency, which grades in the 88th percentile. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 84 catches for 510 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 237#

College

Illinois

Draft

Rd 6, 174th overall (2001)

Seasons

2001–2008

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
51.5

70th percentile among RBs · limited sample

7 games · 4 touches

Volume×0.1-0.69
Receiving×0.14+0.06
Total EPA×0.24+0.44
Conversion×0.1-0.04
Ball security×0.06+0.13
Yards/carry×0.12+0.05
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.02

2002 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed7▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst7▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility25▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size44▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency53▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry58▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion54▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving56▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security51▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume25▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency88▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008TB47.95324
2007HOU45.21124840
2006HOU46.281818107
2005TB51.3127431
2004TB51.567441
2003TB49.111-1201201
2002TB51.57443
2001TB45.21021789

Career profile

Jameel Cook has appeared in 70 regular-season games across 8 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: TB (2001–2005), HOU (2006–2007), TB (2008).

He has rushed for 43 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 84 passes for 510 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2003 with TB: 120 yards and 1 touchdown in 11 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2002 splits

regular season

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2BAL1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD52.2
Week 5ATL1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD52.4
Week 9MIN—45.6
Week 11CAR—49.6
Week 12GB—48.3
Week 13NO1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD52.6
Week 14ATL1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD47.4

Jameel Cook — common questions

What position does Jameel Cook play?
Jameel Cook is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Jameel Cook played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jameel Cook has played for TB (2001–2005), HOU (2006–2007), TB (2008).
Where did Jameel Cook go to college?
Jameel Cook played college football at Illinois.
When was Jameel Cook drafted?
Jameel Cook was selected in round 6, 174th overall, of the 2001 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jameel Cook scored?
Jameel Cook has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 receiving).
What is Jameel Cook's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jameel Cook rated 47.9 for 2008, the 55th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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