Dalvin James Cook is an American football running back for the National Football League’s Minnesota Vikings. He was the all-time leading rusher at Florida State University when he graduated. Cook was a second-round pick of the Vikings in the 2017 NFL Draft.
| Full Name | Dalvin James Cook |
| Birth Date | 10 August 1995 |
| Birth Place | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Profession | Football Player |
| Nationality | American |
| Zodiac | Leo |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Weight | 95 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Life & Career |
Dalvin James Cook was born in Florida on August 10, 1995. Cook graduated from Miami Central High School in Miami, Florida. His brother, Deandre Burnett, is a basketball player. He is known for his passion for the sports and the main reason for his success is his passion.
He lined up at running back during his junior year. He ran for 1,940 yards and 34 touchdowns on 177 attempts in 2013 and intercepted three passes on defense. Cook rushed for 244 yards and 3 touchdowns in the first quarter after which he fractured his fibula.
Cook was invited to the NFL combine and went through all of the requisite workouts. Sports Illustrated and Pro Football Focus both ranked him as the draft’s top running back. During the 2017 NFL Draft, Minnesota Vikings picked Cook in the 2nd round. The Cincinnati Bengals traded the 41st overall pick to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for their 2nd-round and 4th-round.
He established the Vikings rookie debut running record in his debut game against the New Orleans Saints. He had 27 carries for 97 yards and a score in week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in addition to five receptions for 72 yards.
Cook finished with 9 and 5 scrimmage yards in the win over the San Francisco. In week 2, he had a hamstring injury and after returning for 89 yards in Week 9, he had relatively minimal success over the next three games.
Cook carried 28 times for 94 yards and two scores in the NFC Wild Card game against the New Orleans Saints. Cook was unproductive in the Divisional Round against the San Francisco 49, carrying nine times for 18 yards.
| Personal Life & Relationships |
Cook was engaged in 3 off-field incidents during his first year at FSU. He was arrested on suspicion of criminal mischief following a BB incident in June that resulted in shattered car windows. Cook was mentioned as an associate in a case involving 2 males who were being investigated.
Cook was charged with assault the summer before his sophomore year after allegedly hitting a lady outside a Tallahassee pub during an argument. He pleaded not guilty and was declared not guilty by a jury and was allowed to rejoin to the football squad.
Dalvin Cook, Gracelyn Trimble’s ex-boyfriend, is currently dating Tokyo Jetz. Tokyo Jetz is formally known as Shauntrell Pender. She is a Jacksonville, Florida-based American rapper, who was born on 26 October 1994. Tokyo Jetz has a son named Amir. Tokyo Jetz’s Instagram account has over 1.8 million followers.
| Net Worth |
Dalvin Cook’s net worth is predicted to be at $20 million as of 2022. He is a wealthy man with a lot of money to fritter away. Cook earned just $1.5 million during his rookie contract’s last season.
Cook is also supported by Nike, a well-known sports gear company. He is certain to earn a sizable payout at the conclusion of each season as a result of his representation of the worldwide brand.