4James Cook III
RB · 5th season
YR 5
Current depth chart
RB1StarterYR 5
Depth relationships
Bio
James Cook III is a running back for the Buffalo Bills standing 5'11" and weighing 190 pounds. A Georgia product, Cook was selected 63rd overall in the second round of the 2022 draft by Buffalo. Entering his fifth season, he recorded 348 carries for 1,784 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns in 2025, adding 37 receptions for 320 yards and 2 receiving touchdowns.
James Cook III played 19 games in 2025 with a 57% share of offensive snaps.
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Player information
Height5'11"Weight190 lbHometownMiami, FLAge27CollegeGeorgiaDraftedRound 2 · #63 overall · 2022 · BUFExperience4 NFL seasons
Contract
$11.5Mper year · AAV
Years 4Guaranteed $15.3MCap 4.1%
#13 of 170 · RB market by AAV
Production · 2025
Rushing
309
CARRIES
1,621
YDS
12
TD
Receiving
33/40
REC/TGT
291
YDS
2
TD
Career path
GEORGIA2018 – 2021
BILLS2022 — present
Drafted · Round 2 · Pick 63