Las Vegas selected White in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 122nd overall pick. Breaking news. Click Here to become a FREE registered user and Click Here if you are already a VIP subscriber then follow these directions to set up your text alerts. However, James isn't the only successful running back in the Cook family. White has big shoes to fill if hes to catch them, but theres no reason to think the bruising running back wont be able to. In the game, Cook was actually the team's leading receiver, hauling in four catches for 112 yards and a touchdown to go along with six carries and 32 yards on the ground. Sign up now to get access to everything Rusty Mansell, Jordan D. Hill, and Kipp Adams have to offer on all things Georgia and access to the No. So I've got to make the most of it. Last year, UCLA RB Demetric Felton repped at WR.

Edwards has 86 carries for 428 yards and four touchdowns, with three catches for 45 yards. 2,824 yards and 44 rushing touchdowns while averaging 9.7 yards per carry during his senior year, joined the team two weeks ago. "Hejust tell me keep working and my time is going to come. "That is a motivational factor just knowing that you've got an older brother in the NFL," he said. Theyre not shying away from the work, Kirby Smart said in April. McIntosh, a second-team All-SEC preseason pick by Athlon Sports, led Georgias running backs with 5.69 yards per carry in 2021 and has the lowest drop rate among Power 5 running backs since 2020 per Pro Football Focus. Those guys respond to Kenny and Kendall.. 1 site covering the Dawgs. Alabama vs. Georgia betting odds, trends, predictions, Top transferlanding spots for OU's Caleb Williams, Auburn's leading receiver kicked off team, Steve Spurrier revisits famous Florida-Florida State national title game. Cook has also become a dual-threat, as he's shown prowess as a pass catcher as well. Coming out of high school, White was the top running back in the 2017 recruiting class, according to On3s recruiting database. And that's where I'm at now," James said. Not a VIP subscriber to Dawgs247? Like us on Facebook. With the increased success has come increase usage. And my team is here. Edwards has 86 carries for 428 yards and four touchdowns, with three catches for 45 yards. Could Jim Harbaugh leave Michigan and return to NFL? 2005-2022 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley and New England Patriots running back Sony Michel were teammates at the University of Georgia in 2014. The list of successful running backs to come out of Georgia is well documented. More on him in Scouting Notebook 2mrw. CBSSports attempted to name the five best backfields in college football heading into the 2022 season. White was named to the USA Today 2017 All-USA First Team offense, NCPreps Player of the Year, and N.C. All-State First Team after rushing for 2,086 yards and 34 touchdowns in 11 games his senior season. He's got 107 carries so far this year, meaning he averages an efficient 6.1 yards per carry. So I've got to make the most of it because you only get one of these opportunities. They have a major role on our offense when they go in the huddle, and they look those linemen in the eyes, and they challenge them to get yards. McIntosh has 130 carries for 753 yards and six touchdowns along with 33 catches for 356 yards and two touchdowns. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He may never be the every-down starter for an NFL team but hes such a versatile weapon. All rights reserved. Zamir Whitebelieves he can ascend to become one of the top running backs in the entire NFL. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. BENDER: SEC clear winners during bowl season. Want the latest news on Georgia delivered right to your email? McIntosh has 130 carries for 753 yards and six touchdowns along with 33 catches for 356 yards and two touchdowns. Who is James Cook? All told, Cook has 224 carries for 1,426 yards (6.4 ypc) and 14 touchdowns on the ground to go along with 65 catches for 715 yards through the air, making him a versatile option regardless of whether Georgia wants to pound the rock or air it out. James Cook will be listed at RB but could show out at WR too. The younger Cook said his brother has been offering him advice ahead of the biggest game of James' career. UGAs James Cook is the most underrated RB in the 2022 draft class. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. FromTerrell Davis to Todd Gurley toSony Michel and D'Andre Swift, there's no shortage of good running backs to play their college ball in Athens. That type of guy,respondedWhite. Its free and a great way to get daily updates on Georgia football, basketball, and more delivered straight to your inbox. No current SEC program was included in the top five, which consisted of Texas, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Utah, and Minnesota. James also said having Dalvin in the NFL has served as motivation for him to both come back to Georgia for his senior season and to play well in the game. Copyright 2022 Sporting News Holdings Limited. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, LLP. ESPN's Todd McShay was particularly high on Cook following his breakout performance against Michigan. The future is bright forZamir Whitein Las Vegas, and the formerGeorgiarunning back isnt boxing himself in. MORE: Could Jim Harbaugh leave Michigan and return to NFL? The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Another one could soon be joining their ranks as senior running back James Cook looks to build off an impressive performance in Georgia's College Football Semifinal game against Michigan.

The Dawgs were one of six teams named to the honorable mention list, along with Central Michigan, Syracuse, Appalachian State, Ole Miss, and Michigan. 2021 has been the best year of Cook's career so far. But this is certainly the biggest game where Cook has enjoyed thatlevel of success. Milton has 91 rushes for 457 yards and a touchdown and three receptions for 27 yards. But even well before his breakout game, some of the sport's top draft analysts have him as an early round pick. Last year he had 16 catches for 225 yards, the latter of which was good for fourth on the team, and he became a bigger part of the passing game this season. That's up from the last three years, when he had 41, 31 and 45 carries, respectively. His older brother, Dalvin, originally burst on to the scene at Florida State. 4 running back in the country per the industry-generated 247Sports Composite, and Paul, who racked up 2,824 yards and 44 rushing touchdowns while averaging 9.7 yards per carry during his senior year, joined the team two weeks ago. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. backfield is one brimming with potential but still short on production, with McIntosh and Milton having just one career start each. And a good performance there may not only help his draft stock, but draw him comparisons to current NFL running backs as well. Follow us on Twitter. Meet the Georgia running back and brother of NFL star Dalvin Cook. He was ranked 11 in his class and received offers from some of the top programs in college football before ultimately committing to the Bulldogs. Limited Ads. Despite not being a consistent feature running back at Georgia, his 2,043 rushing yards rank 15th on the programs career list. He's been a receiving threat out of the backfield all season for the Bulldogs, as his 25 catches rank fourth on the team and his 269 yards rank fifth.

Love his vision and twitch as a runner and hes a legit receiving threat in the slot and out of backfield. https://t.co/jwcZaKQiz8. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. He finished his career with a total of 382 carries for 2,043 rushing yards, averaging 5.3 per carry, and 25 rushing touchdowns. So that just kind of make me wanted to work extra hard knowing that I had an older brother in the league and is a baller. Georgia averaged 5.2 yards per carry last season, good for 19th in the country and ahead of Wisconsin and Minnesota, but must replace its top two rushers as James Cook and Zamir White moved on to the NFL after being taken in the second and fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Both hugely benefitted from showcasing that versatility. That played a factor too.". MORE: Alabama vs. Georgia betting odds, trends, predictions. Dont forget to sign up for our Dawgs247 Newsletter. It's because of this versatility that Cook has risen up draft boards, even if he doesn't have the gaudy numbers of some of the other running backs in this class. On Wednesday, the Raiders announced they have signed their fourth-round pick. In-depth analysis.

Cook comes from a family of talented running backs and isn't the first one to have big games on big stages in college. MORE: Top transferlanding spots for OU's Caleb Williams. TROCCHI: Steve Spurrier revisits famous Florida-Florida State national title game. Last season, White realized his dream of bringing a championship to Georgia, helping to end a drought that spanned over 40 years when the Bulldogs defeatedAlabamain the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Id say like a[Nick] Chubb, or a[Leonard] Fournette. Theyre both tremendous special teams players. Two years ago we played Memphis WR Antonio Gibson (yes, that Gibson) exclusively at RB during @seniorbowl week. Evidently, White isnt short on confidence Chubb and Fournette have elevated into two of the best in the entire league over their time in the NFL. 2022 On3 Media, LLP. Georgia RB James Cook remains one of my favorite prospects at the position. And you can say this is my last one. McIntosh, a second-team All-SEC preseason pick by Athlon Sports, led Georgias running backs with 5.69 yards per carry in 2021 and has the lowest drop rate among Power 5 running backs since 2020 per Pro Football Focus. Not sure why some are giving him Day 3 grades, but his tough running style at 190 lbs is eye candy. Raiders announced they have signed their fourth-round pick. Compare their college and pro stats ahead of their Super Bowl LIII matchup. The formerGeorgiastar proved his worth time and time again in Athens, but hell have to do it all over again in the NFL with the Raiders. There, he was two-time All-American and became the Seminoles' all-time leader in rushing yards during his time there fron 2014-16. Additionally, he scored the first touchdown for Georgia in the aforementioned title victory, leading the Bulldogs in rushing, as well. Cook could technically return for another year because of a COVID waiver, but as already accepted an invitation to February's Senior Bowl, where he could line up at wide receiver as well. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. He's also a pretty dang good receiver and has open-field moves. Milton has 91 rushes for 457 yards and a touchdown and three receptions for 27 yards. White played in 38 games with 23 starts during his time with the Bulldogs. "And that's someplace you want to be some day. He's put up a career high In rushing yards with 651 and a career high in receiving yards with 269. Sign up for FREE text alerts to get breaking news on commitments, de-commitments, transfers, injuries, coaching changes, and more with our NEW text alert system available to all registered users and VIP subscribers. Sporting News has everything you need to know about the Georgia senior ahead of the Bulldogs' meeting with Alabama for a national title as he tries to repeat his performance. Following that standout career, Dalvin went on to the NFL's Minnesota Vikings, where he's been a Pro-Bowler for three straight years and has three consecutive seasons with 1,000-plus rushing yards. Georgia's running back group of Kenny McIntosh, Kendall Milton, Daijun Edwards, Branson Robinson, and Andrew Paul, did not make the list. You can now also sign up to get breaking news text alerts from 247Sports by signing up here. As for where exactly Cook projects to go, that may not be known until closer to the draft. Robinson, the No. The five-foot-11 Laurinburg, NC, native played three years at Georgia. Former Georgia Bulldogs running back Zamir White is officially a member of an NFL roster. Regardless, the Georgia backfield is one brimming with potential but still short on production, with McIntosh and Milton having just one career start each. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. MORE: Auburn's leading receiver kicked off team. "I mean, he really just tells me to stay locked in all year and get what I deserve. Speaking with the media following being drafted by Las Vegas, White revealed which NFL running backs he believes he runs like.