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Dalvin Cook Scouting Report

4,681 views · Published 29 January 2017 · 16:45 · Indexed 29 October 2026

Channel: schlegdaddytv · 2017 · Sports

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5'11" 206 lbs.
Florida State
Junior


SIZE:  9.0
- Not a small back but will be concerns about 20 carry/game ability
- Height does help him keep his pad level low

QUICKNESS/SPEED: 10.0
- Explosive, quick twitch athlete
- Great burst of initial quickness
- Great stop/start ability
- Not a 4.3 guy but home run speed

BREAK/AVOID TACKLE: 10.0
- Ability to make defenders miss
- Able to set up missed tackles with subtle moves
- More physical a runner than given credit for
- Able to run through arm tackles at a decent clip
- Fights to go forward for additional yards

VISION/PATIENCE: 10.0
- Shows feel for maintaining discipline and setting up blockers
- Able to find and react quickly to holes



CUTTING ABILITY: 10.0
- Able to make initial cut with great suddeness
- Able to make multiple cuts when need be
- Can stop/start without losing much speed

BALL SECURITY: 7.5
- Too many fumbles
- Some of his fumbles come on quirky, weird plays


RECEIVING SKILLS: 10.0
- Able to be used in all types of receiving roles
- Advanced route tree for a RB
- Able to get separation, especially from LB's and Safeties
- Natural pass catcher

PASS PROTECTION: 7.5
- Shows some willingness and aptitude as a pass blocker
- Best used as a chip blocker
- Lacks technique to hold up for extended periods in pass protection
- Shows some feel for picking up blitz


DURABILITY: 8.5
- Only 2 games with less than 15 carries last two years
- Had some injuries that forced him out of games
- Played in almost every game over 3 years
- Could be concerns about previous shoulder surgery
- Lack of ideal bulk and physical running style could lead to nagging injuries

INTANGIBLES: 9.5
- Some big performances in big games (MICH, FL, CLEM)
- Had assault charge before 2015 season (charges dropped)
- A competitor who seems to crave the big spotlight, big moments

NFL COMPARISON: Marshall Faulk
FINAL GRADE: 92.0

GRADING SCALE
90 - 100         1ST ROUND
85 - 89.9         2ND ROUND
80 - 84.9         3RD ROUND
76 - 79.9         4TH ROUND
72 - 75.9         5TH ROUND
68.5 - 71.9 6TH ROUND
65 - 68.49 7TH ROUND

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