Dalvin Cook: Biography in Details
Who is Dalvin Cook?
Dalvin Cook is an American football player. He is best known as the player for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL).
He plays a running back position.
Dalvin Cook: Age, Parents, Ethnicity
American footballer Dalvin Cook was born in Miami, Florida on 10 August 1995. As of 2021, he is 26 years old. He is of African American ethnicity and has an American nationality.
His mother’s name is Varondria Burnett and his father’s name is James Cook. He has four brothers namely James Cook, DeAndre Burnett, Demarcus Cook, and Deandre Cook.
He has three sisters namely: Daneisha Cook, Jamiya Cook, and Jameisha Cook.
In which school did Dalvin Cook attend?
Cook studied at Miami Central High School and attended Florida State University on 1 January 2014.
Dalvin Cook originally committed to Clemson and Florida before switching to Florida State.
Dalvin Cook: Professional Life and Career
Talking about the career journey of Dalvin Cook, he started playing football professionally in 2017 and he is still active in it. He started playing football professionally after being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2017 NFL draft.
The Cincinnati Bengals traded him to the Vikings for their second-round draft selection (No. 48) and their fourth-round selection (No. 128). After the selection of Adrian Peterson in 2007, it was the first time that the Vikings ever selected a running back
He has gathered all the experience and skills regarding football as he was already playing it since high school. He played football under coach Telly Lockette and led his team to the Class 6A state championship by rushing for 223 yards. Rival.com regarded him as a five-star recruit.
In his college career, Dalvin rushed for 100 yards gaining 122 yards on 23 carries with a touchdown in a match against Syracuse. He became the Most Valuable Player of the 2014 ACC Championship Game.
How much does Dalvin Cook earn?
His success in the career path has paid him well financially. His net worth varies depending on various sources so for now, he has an estimated net worth of $20 million as of 2022.
Social Media
Dalvin Cook is currently active on Facebook and Twitter. He has more than 16k followers on Facebook and 116.9k followers on Twitter.
Besides these, he is also active on Instagram where he has over 460k followers.
Dalvin Cook: Rumors and Controversy
Dalvin Cook suffered controversy when Buccaneers passed him because Doug Martin was doing well. Cook was also charged with battery following an incident outside a bar in July 2015.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight
Dalvin Cook has a height of 5 feet 10 inches. His body weighs 95kg. He has black hair and black eyes. Furthermore, there are no details on his body measurements.
Dalvin Cook’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | August | Thursday |
| 2025 | August | Friday |
| 2026 | August | Saturday |
| 2027 | August | Sunday |
| 2028 | August | Tuesday |