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James Cook

RB

A 2nd-round pick (63rd overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Georgia, James Cook has built an NFL career since. Now with BUF, he's in his 5th NFL season. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top RBs in football last season, scoring a 80.9 (96th percentile). His receiving stands out most — the 96th percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 4,886 rushing yards and 38 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 190#

College

Georgia

Draft

Rd 2, 63rd overall (2022)

Seasons

2022–2026

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
75.6

96th percentile among RBs

17 games · 281 touches

Volume×0.1+1.91
Receiving×0.14+2.00
Total EPA×0.24+1.21
Conversion×0.1-0.03
Ball security×0.06-0.78
Yards/carry×0.12+1.38
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.94

Week 1 projection · @ HOU

Methodology
Rush yds61.1 (18–104.1)51% 60.5+
Rush yds61.1 (18–104.1)51% 60.5+
Rush yds61.1 (18–104.1)51% 60.5+
Rush yds61.1 (18–104.1)51% 60.5+
Rush yds61.1 (18–104.1)51% 60.5+
Rush yds61.1 (18–104.1)51% 60.5+
Rush TD0.6 (0–2)44% 0.5+
Rush TD0.6 (0–2)44% 0.5+
Rush TD0.6 (0–2)44% 0.5+
Rush TD0.6 (0–2)44% 0.5+
Rush TD0.6 (0–2)44% 0.5+
Rush TD0.6 (0–2)44% 0.5+
Rec2.2 (0–4)38% 2.5+
Rec2.2 (0–4)38% 2.5+
Rec2.2 (0–4)38% 2.5+
Rec2.2 (0–4)38% 2.5+
Rec2.2 (0–4)38% 2.5+
Rec2.2 (0–4)38% 2.5+
Rec yds22.6 (4.7–40.6)56% 20.5+
Rec yds22.6 (4.7–40.6)56% 20.5+
Rec yds22.6 (4.7–40.6)56% 20.5+
Rec yds22.6 (4.7–40.6)56% 20.5+
Rec yds22.6 (4.7–40.6)56% 20.5+
Rec yds22.6 (4.7–40.6)56% 20.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2023 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed80▶

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

Burst48▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size18▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency87▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry94▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion51▶

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

Receiving

Receiving96▶

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

Impact

Ball Security15▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume94▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency92▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026BUF89662761089
2025BUF80.917162112332912
2024BUF81.116100916322582
2023BUF75.61711222444454
2022BUF74.1165072211801

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, James Cook has played in 72 regular-season games, all with BUF.

He has rushed for 4,886 yards and 38 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 140 passes for 1,263 yards and 9 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2025 with BUF: 1,621 yards and 12 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2024: a 81.1, in the 97th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home9
695
77/g
2
17
1.9/g
193
21/g
2
Away8
427
53/g
0
27
3.4/g
252
32/g
2
In division6
288
48/g
1
15
2.5/g
152
25/g
2
Out of division11
834
76/g
1
29
2.6/g
293
27/g
2
In wins11
852
77/g
2
22
2.0/g
270
25/g
3
In losses6
270
45/g
0
22
3.7/g
175
29/g
1
On grass4
235
59/g
0
16
4.0/g
170
43/g
1
On turf13
887
68/g
2
28
2.2/g
275
21/g
3
Indoors1
70
70/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors16
1,052
66/g
2
44
2.8/g
445
28/g
4

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonPIT79 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonKC61 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1NYJ46 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD53.6
Week 2LV123 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD73.5
Week 3WAS98 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD68.8
Week 4MIA29 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD55.5
Week 5JAX-4 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD32.5
Week 6NYG71 rush yds, 0 TD64.7
Week 7NE56 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 46 yds, 1 TD79.5
Week 8TB67 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD68.2
Week 9CIN20 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 10DEN109 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD58.2
Week 11NYJ73 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 29 yds, 1 TD58.6
Week 12PHI43 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 57 yds, 0 TD47.2
Week 14KC58 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 83 yds, 1 TD96
Week 15DAL179 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 42 yds, 1 TD99
Week 16LAC70 rush yds, 0 TD16.9
Week 17NE48 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -4 yds, 0 TD27.5
Week 18MIA36 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD41.8

James Cook — common questions

What position does James Cook play?
James Cook is listed as an RB.
Which teams has James Cook played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), James Cook has played for BUF (2022–2026).
Where did James Cook go to college?
James Cook played college football at Georgia.
When was James Cook drafted?
James Cook was selected in round 2, 63rd overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has James Cook scored?
James Cook has 47 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (38 rushing, 9 receiving).
What is James Cook's ScoutIndex Rating?
James Cook rated 89.0 for 2026, the 98th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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