Football Player

Dalvin Cook

Dalvin Cook is a highly accomplished NFL running back for the Minnesota Vikings; he was a record-breaking rusher at Florida State and drafted in 2017.

Dalvin Cook
Age
29
Birth Date
August 10, 1995
Zodiac
Leo
Born
United States
Height
5′ 10″

About

Dalvin Cook is an American football running back for the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL. He was drafted in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Cook is known for his explosive playmaking ability, earning him the nickname "Cheetah" and helping him break franchise records during his rookie season.

Dalvin Cook Timeline

1995
Dalvin Cook is Born
On August 10, 1995, Dalvin Cook was born in Miami, Florida.
2014
Named High School All-American
Cook is named an All-American by both Max Preps and USA Today.
2015
Commits to Florida State University
Cook commits to play college football at Florida State University.
2016
Leads Team to Orange Bowl Victory
Cook leads the Seminoles to a 33–32 victory in the 2016 Orange Bowl.
2017
Drafted 41st Overall by Minnesota Vikings
Cook is selected as the 41st overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings.
2018
Awards and Accolades
Named Pro Bowl Starter and receives the FedEx Ground Player of the Year award.
2020
All Pro Selection
Named a first team All Pro selection after leading the league in rushing yards.

5 Interesting Facts about Dalvin Cook

1.

Holds Vikings Rookie Records

Dalvin Cook holds the Minnesota Vikings rookie records for most rushing yards (354) and most rushing touchdowns (4).

2.

First Player in Florida State History with 1000 Yards in Multiple Seasons

Dalvin Cook was the first player in Florida State history to have 1000+ rushing yards in multiple seasons.

3.

Youngest Player To Score 3 Rushing Touchdowns in a Game

In 2016, Dalvin Cook became the youngest player to score three rushing touchdowns in a single NFL game at just 21 years old.

4.

First NFL Running Back with 200+ Yards from Scrimmage in Consecutive Games

In 2018, Dalvin Cook became the first NFL running back in history to have over 200 yards from scrimmage in consecutive games.

5.

NCAA Record Holder for Most Consecutive 100+ Yard Rushing Games

Dalvin Cook holds the NCAA record for most consecutive 100+ yard rushing games with 6 in 2015.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Dalvin Cook is an American football player who was born on August 10, 1995 and is now 28 years old. The talented running back is best known as a member of the Minnesota Vikings, where he has etched his name into the record books with several rushing records.