James Cook III Buffalo Bills · #4
James Cook III is a Running Back for the Buffalo Bills, drafted 63rd overall, 2022. In 2026 he ran for 421 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns, adding 6 receptions.
James Cook III — the report card
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Where James Cook III stands
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James Cook III — every number, three levels deep
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How the model sees James Cook III
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James Cook III career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Rush | TD | Rec | Rec yds | Scrim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16 | 507 | 2 | 21 | 180 | 687 |
| 2023 | 17 | 1,122 | 2 | 44 | 445 | 1567 |
| 2024 | 16 | 1,009 | 16 | 32 | 258 | 1267 |
| 2025 | 17 | 1,621 | 12 | 33 | 291 | 1912 |
| 2026 in progress · 4 games | 4 | 421 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 445 |
| Career | 70 | 4,680 | 35 | 136 | 1,198 | 5,878 |
The Lab
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Are the Buffalo Bills built to win?
Team projection rolled up from the roster + last-season baselines — and what it means for his role.
The Ballad of James Cook III
Birth to now — the making of a legend, narrated and scored.
The beginning
James Cook III is a Running Back for the Buffalo Bills, in his 5th NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 63rd overall, 2022 as a Running Back.
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James Cook III is a Buffalo Bills running back, drafted 63rd overall, 2022.
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Across 5 seasons (2022–2026) he has rushed for 4,680 yards and 35 touchdowns and caught 136 passes.
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Most recently he ran for 421 yards with 3 touchdowns and added 6 receptions in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 5' 11"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
- Draft
- 63rd overall, 2022
- Born
- Miami, FL
- Age
- 27
- Jersey
- #4
James Cook III is from Miami, FL and is 27 years old. He was drafted 63rd overall, 2022 and plays running back at 5' 11", 190 lbs.
Over 5 seasons (2022–2026) he has run for 4,680 yards and 35 touchdowns while adding 136 catches. Cook is currently on the Buffalo Bills roster.
James Cook III is a rotational running back who has amassed 5,878 scrimmage yards and 35 rushing touchdowns over 5 seasons (2022–2026).
James Cook III — frequently asked
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