VIDEO: James Cook, Younger Brother of Vikings RB Dalvin Cook, Reacts to Beating His Brother’s 40M Time

The 2022 NFL Scouting Combine has become a stage for prospects like Georgia Bulldogs’ RB James Cook to give a proper account of themselves. He did record an impressive 4.42 seconds 40-yard dash. It was notably faster than his brother and Minnesota Vikings RB Dalvin Cook, who recorded officially a 4.50 seconds dash in 2017. He put up solid measurables and numbers during his outing at the NFL Combine, and he was impressive.

Apart from running a 4.42-second dash, the promising prospect also jumped a 10-foot-4 in the broad jump drill and 33 inches in the vertical drill. James also looked very smooth in his runs, showing quick feet and the explosion he showed during his explosive senior year with Georgia.

The best takeaways about his attributes are going to be his contributions in the passing game, and he was showing them during their on-field drills.

It seems the sibling rivalry between both James and Dalvin spurred him on to one of his best seasons in college and at the NFL Combine. He had his most productive collegiate season in 2021 as on 113 carries, he rushed for 728 yards and seven touchdowns. He also made contributions as a receiver on 27 receptions, with 284 yards and 4 TDs.

James Cook: A promising talent

While performing well throughout the season, Cook was influential during their national championship game victory. He rose to the occasion when the Georgia Bulldogs needed him the most with a record-breaking 67-yard run. His run resulted in the first touchdown for the game, which they ended up winning against the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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It was his performance that ended a 41-year wait for a national championship title for Georgia. It was a hard-fought win for his team, and they took their revenge against Alabama, who defeated them during their 2018 national championship game.

They had finished the regular season with a 14-1 win-loss record, and it was the most number of wins in the school’s history.

The momentum seems to have been carried on by James as he brought his A-game during the Combine. He later shared his happiness on Twitter while letting his brother know who is the faster of the pair of players. It seems the rivalry is something that fans of both might want to continue as it spurs them on for great things in their bright futures.

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