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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 yards/carry stands out most — the 99th 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

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
80.9

96th percentile among RBs

17 games · 342 touches

Volume×0.1+2.42
Receiving×0.14+0.57
Total EPA×0.24+1.66
Conversion×0.1-0.34
Ball security×0.06-1.52
Yards/carry×0.12+2.81
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.54

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.

2025 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed77▶

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

Burst45▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size24▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency92▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry99▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion32▶

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

Receiving

Receiving90▶

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

Impact

Ball Security10▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume98▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency94▶

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)

2025 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home9
649
72/g
3
18
2.0/g
197
22/g
1
Away8
972
122/g
9
15
1.9/g
94
12/g
1
In division6
464
77/g
5
11
1.8/g
41
7/g
1
Out of division11
1,157
105/g
7
22
2.0/g
250
23/g
1
In wins12
1,242
104/g
11
24
2.0/g
251
21/g
2
In losses5
379
76/g
1
9
1.8/g
40
8/g
0
On grass4
530
133/g
4
9
2.3/g
74
19/g
0
On turf13
1,091
84/g
8
24
1.8/g
217
17/g
2
Indoors2
203
102/g
1
3
1.5/g
13
7/g
0
Outdoors15
1,418
95/g
11
30
2.0/g
278
19/g
2

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonJAX46 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonDEN117 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1BAL44 rush yds, 1 TD · 5 rec, 58 yds, 0 TD61.9
Week 2NYJ132 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD85
Week 3MIA108 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD73.1
Week 4NO117 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD71.5
Week 5NE49 rush yds, 0 TD44.8
Week 6ATL87 rush yds, 0 TD65.3
Week 8CAR216 rush yds, 2 TD99
Week 9KC114 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD48.3
Week 10MIA53 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD27.6
Week 11TB48 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 66 yds, 1 TD40.8
Week 12HOU116 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD58.6
Week 13PIT144 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD36
Week 14CIN80 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD22.8
Week 15NE107 rush yds, 2 TD · 2 rec, 4 yds, 1 TD74.5
Week 16CLE117 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD89.2
Week 17PHI74 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD33
Week 18NYJ15 rush yds, 0 TD55.1

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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