History of Dalvin Cook in Timeline
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.
September 2, 1979: Vikings Player Scored Four Times in a Single Game
Ahmad Rashad also scored four times in a single game for the vikings on September 2, 1979.
August 10, 1995: Dalvin Cook's Birth
On August 10, 1995, Dalvin James Cook was born. He is a professional football running back.
2013: Commitment Wavering
In 2013, Dalvin Cook originally committed to Clemson University, then flipped to the University of Florida. After Florida's 4-8 season, he began wavering on his commitment, ultimately flipping to Florida State.
2013: Track and Field Achievements
In 2013, Dalvin Cook recorded a personal-best time of 22.10 seconds in the 200-meter dash. He helped his relay squads win events with times of 41.15 seconds and 3:17.58 minutes, respectively. He was clocked at 10.08 seconds (heavily wind-aided) in the 100-meter dash preliminary rounds, finishing fifth in the finals with 10.92 seconds.
January 1, 2014: Commitment to Florida State University
On January 1, 2014, Dalvin Cook flipped his commitment to Florida State University.
2014: College Football at Florida State Begins
In 2014, Dalvin Cook began playing college football at Florida State under head coach Jimbo Fisher.
2014: Under Armour All-America Game
In 2014, Dalvin Cook played at the Under Armour All-America Game, where he rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown.
2014: MVP of ACC Championship Game
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.
July 2015: Suspension Due to Battery Charge
In July 2015, Dalvin Cook was suspended after being charged with battery following an incident outside a bar.
November 19, 2016: Breaks Career Rushing Record
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.
2016: College Football at Florida State Ends
In 2016, Dalvin Cook finished playing college football at Florida State.
October 5, 2017: Placed on Injured Reserve
On October 5, 2017, Dalvin Cook was officially placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn ACL.
October 9, 2017: ACL Repair
On October 9, 2017, Dalvin Cook underwent successful repair of his left ACL. Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews noted no further damage of the left knee with "100 percent" chance of return for the 2018 season.
2017: Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings
In 2017, Dalvin Cook was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round (41st overall) of the NFL draft.
2018: 2018 Season Statistics
In 2018, Dalvin Cook finished the season with 615 rushing yards and two touchdowns, also catching 40 receptions for 305 yards and two touchdowns.
2019: 2019 Season Statistics
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.
June 8, 2020: Contract Extension Intent
On June 8, 2020, Dalvin Cook revealed his intent to forgo participation in team-related activities until a "reasonable extension" is agreed upon.
September 12, 2020: Signs Contract Extension
On September 12, 2020, Dalvin Cook signed a five-year, $63 million contract extension with the Vikings.
November 4, 2020: NFC Offensive Player of the Week
On November 4, 2020, Dalvin Cook was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 8.
November 2020: Alleged Assault Incident
In November 2020, Dalvin Cook allegedly assaulted his former girlfriend. Allegations surfaced in November 2021.
2020: Career Highs and Pro Bowl Selection
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.
2020: Ranked 21st on NFL Top 100
In 2020, Dalvin Cook was ranked 21st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
November 9, 2021: Accusations of Assault and Battery
On November 9, 2021, Dalvin Cook was accused of assault, battery, and false imprisonment towards his former girlfriend, stemming from an alleged incident in November 2020. Cook denied the allegations.
2021: Jersey Number Change Announcement
At the end of the 2021 season, Dalvin Cook announced that he would be wearing jersey number 4 beginning in 2022.
2021: 2021 Season Performance
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.
2021: Ranked 20th on NFL Top 100
In 2021, Dalvin Cook was ranked 20th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2022: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2022
In 2022, Dalvin Cook was ranked 31st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
June 9, 2023: Vikings Release
On June 9, 2023, the Vikings released Dalvin Cook after he declined a pay cut.
August 15, 2023: Signed with New York Jets
On August 15, 2023, Dalvin Cook signed a one-year contract with the New York Jets.
August 2023: Welcomed First Son
In August 2023, Dalvin Cook welcomed his first son with Instagram influencer Neri J.
2023: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2023
In 2023, Dalvin Cook was ranked 91st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
January 2, 2024: Parted Ways with the Jets
On January 2, 2024, Dalvin Cook and the New York Jets mutually agreed to part ways.
January 4, 2024: Signed with Ravens Practice Squad
On January 4, 2024, Dalvin Cook signed with the Baltimore Ravens practice squad.
August 28, 2024: Signed to Cowboys Practice Squad
On August 28, 2024, Dalvin Cook was signed to the practice squad of the Dallas Cowboys.
2024: Case Settled Out of Court
In 2024, the assault case against Dalvin Cook was settled out of court for undisclosed terms.
