Quick Info
| Profession | American football running back |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 25/09/1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Miami, Florida, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about James Cook III
12/10/2026
James Cook III scored twice and rushed for 108 yards on 23 carries in the Bills' Week 5 Monday Night Football game at the Los Angeles Rams. His late fourth-quarter touchdown gave Buffalo a 34-27 lead in a high-scoring road win.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | James Dalvin Cook III |
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| Current Team | Buffalo Bills |
| Position | Running back |
| Jersey Number | 4 |
| Nickname | Captain Cook |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'11" |
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| Weight | 190 lbs |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | University of Georgia |
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| College Team | Georgia Bulldogs |
Career
| Draft | Selected by the Buffalo Bills in the second round (63rd overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft |
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| NFL Team | Buffalo Bills |
| College Championship | Won a national championship with the Georgia Bulldogs in 2021 |
| Notable Season | Led the league in rushing yards (1,621) in the 2025 season |
| Rushing Yards 2024 | 1,009 |
| Rushing Yards 2023 | 1,122 |
| Rushing Yards 2022 | 507 |
| Rushing Yards 2025 | 1,621 |
| Contract | Four-year extension signed before the 2025 season |
| 2026 Season | Averaged 105.3 rushing yards per game through Week 4 of the 2026 season |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His nickname "Captain Cook" references the British explorer and naval officer James Cook | |
| 2. He reached 1,000 rushing yards in back-to-back seasons (2023 and 2024) | |
| 3. He became the first Buffalo player since O.J. Simpson in 1976 to lead the NFL in rushing |
