How Dalvin Cook built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Dalvin Cook is a professional American football running back, notable for his college career at Florida State University, where he became the school's all-time leading rusher and earned All-American honors. Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2017 NFL draft, Cook played six seasons with the team and was selected to the Pro Bowl four times. He is the older brother of fellow NFL running back, James Cook of the Buffalo Bills.
In 2014, Dalvin Cook began playing college football at Florida State under head coach Jimbo Fisher.
In 2014, Dalvin Cook was named the MVP of the ACC Championship Game against Georgia Tech after earning 177 rushing yards. He finished the season with 1,008 rushing yards.
On November 19, 2016, Dalvin Cook broke Warrick Dunn's career rushing record of 3,959 yards. He finished the game with 225 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns.
In 2016, Dalvin Cook finished playing college football at Florida State.
In 2017, Dalvin Cook was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round (41st overall) of the NFL draft.
In 2018, Dalvin Cook finished the season with 615 rushing yards and two touchdowns, also catching 40 receptions for 305 yards and two touchdowns.
In 2019, Dalvin Cook finished with 1,135 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns, along with 53 receptions for 519 receiving yards in 14 games.
On September 12, 2020, Dalvin Cook signed a five-year, $63 million contract extension with the Vikings.
In 2020, Dalvin Cook finished the season with a career-high 1,557 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns. He was named to the Pro Bowl.
In 2021, Dalvin Cook had multiple notable performances, including 131 rushing yards in Week 2, 140 yards and a touchdown in Week 6, and 205 rushing yards and two touchdowns in Week 14. He finished the 2021 season with 1,159 rushing yards and earned a Pro Bowl nomination.
On June 9, 2023, the Vikings released Dalvin Cook after he declined a pay cut.
On August 15, 2023, Dalvin Cook signed a one-year contract with the New York Jets.
On January 2, 2024, Dalvin Cook and the New York Jets mutually agreed to part ways.
On January 4, 2024, Dalvin Cook signed with the Baltimore Ravens practice squad.
On August 28, 2024, Dalvin Cook was signed to the practice squad of the Dallas Cowboys.
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