Dalvin Cook
American football running back, Pro Bowler
Born
August 10th, 1995
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at Florida State University, earning accolades as a standout running back. Selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Became one of the leading rushers in the league, recognized for agility and speed. Achieved multiple Pro Bowl selections and received All-Pro honors during career. Contributed to team success and played a pivotal role in the Vikings' offense.
Selected to the Pro Bowl multiple times
Led the NFL in rushing yards in 2020
Part of the Vikings' offense that reached the NFC Championship Game
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