1. Family ties in the NFL
Cook isn't the only one who's made it to the NFL. His older brother is Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook. The Vikings will visit Buffalo during the 2022 season.
2. Champion running back
Cook played in all 15 games with three starts during his final season at Georgia in 2021 on a team that won the CFP Championship Game. Cook totaled career-best numbers across the board in rushing with 113 attempts for 728 yards and seven touchdowns. Also set career-highs with 27 receptions for 284 yards and four receiving touchdowns.
3. Team leader
Cook served as a team captain for multiple games during the 2021 season.
4. Racked up the stats in college
Cook appeared in 50 games during his collegiate career and totaled 1,503 yards and 14 touchdowns on 230 carries. In the passing game, Cook had 67 receptions for 730 yards and six receiving touchdowns.
5. Interests outside of football
Cook majored in Housing Management & Policy during his time at the University of Georgia
Scroll through to view photos of RB James Cook, Buffalo's pick in the second round, 63rd overall in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Georgia running back James Cook (4) hurdles players as he carries the ball against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct 9, 2021 in Auburn, Al. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Georgia running back James Cook runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Georgia running back James Cook runs for a touchdown against Michigan during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)
Georgia running back James Cook runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Georgia's James Cook breaks away during the second half of the College Football Playoff championship football game against Alabama Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Georgia running back James Cook (4) runs for yardage during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. against Georgia won 41-17. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Georgia running back James Cook scores against Michigan during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Georgia running back James Cook (4) is tackled by Florida safety Rashad Torrence II (22) and linebacker Mohamoud Diabate, rear, after rushing for yardage during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Georgia running back James Cook (4) runs past Charleston Southern linebacker Jerome Rice III (7) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia running back James Cook (4) points to fans as he scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vanderbilt cornerback Jaylen Mahoney (23) closes in on Georgia running back James Cook (4) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Georgia running back James Cook (4) runs against Notre Dame linebacker Drew White (40) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Georgia running back James Cook (4) carries the ball in for a touchdown against Kentucky during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Georgia running back James Cook heads for the end zone after catching a 37-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Georgia running back James Cook (4) runs with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Oct. 31, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
