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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 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.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Dalvin Cook is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On August 10, 1995, Dalvin Cook was born in Miami, Florida.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Named High School All-American</div><div class='timeline-text'>Cook is named an All-American by both Max Preps and USA Today.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Commits to Florida State University</div><div class='timeline-text'>Cook commits to play college football at Florida State University.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Leads Team to Orange Bowl Victory</div><div class='timeline-text'>Cook leads the Seminoles to a 33–32 victory in the 2016 Orange Bowl.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Drafted 41st Overall by Minnesota Vikings</div><div class='timeline-text'>Cook is selected as the 41st overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Awards and Accolades</div><div class='timeline-text'>Named Pro Bowl Starter and receives the FedEx Ground Player of the Year award.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>All Pro Selection</div><div class='timeline-text'>Named a first team All Pro selection after leading the league in rushing yards.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Holds Vikings Rookie Records</h3><p class='facts-text'>Dalvin Cook holds the Minnesota Vikings rookie records for most rushing yards (354) and most rushing touchdowns (4).</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Player in Florida State History with 1000 Yards in Multiple Seasons</h3><p class='facts-text'>Dalvin Cook was the first player in Florida State history to have 1000+ rushing yards in multiple seasons.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Youngest Player To Score 3 Rushing Touchdowns in a Game</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2016, Dalvin Cook became the youngest player to score three rushing touchdowns in a single NFL game at just 21 years old.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First NFL Running Back with 200+ Yards from Scrimmage in Consecutive Games</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2018, Dalvin Cook became the first NFL running back in history to have over 200 yards from scrimmage in consecutive games.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>NCAA Record Holder for Most Consecutive 100+ Yard Rushing Games</h3><p class='facts-text'>Dalvin Cook holds the NCAA record for most consecutive 100+ yard rushing games with 6 in 2015.</p></div></div>
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.
