Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was a superstar from the get-go in Miami, FL. A four-star recruit, he flipped from Florida to Florida State right before signing day. Once he got to Tallahassee, Cook shined on the field.
It was that success at Florida State that had the Vikings enamored enough with him to move up in the second round to take him at 41st overall.
Part of the reason why they were so enamored with him was his dynamic performances. He was excellent in big games but particularly thrived playing against other Florida teams in the same state.
Earlier on Wednesday, Cook put out a call on Twitter asking if anyone had those stats handy.
Y’all got my numbers when playing in Florida against Florida teams for me @FSUFootball @PFF Appreciate it 4️⃣
— 4️⃣ (@dalvincook) October 12, 2022
Sports Illustrated’s Will Ragatz had that ready to roll and oh boy, are they dominant.
Sheesh https://t.co/0F9lDq9R2w pic.twitter.com/54Xp4WQBUd
— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) October 12, 2022
Only one game without a touchdown and two games under 172 yards is excellent. Even his one game in the NFL had Cook go off for 110 yards and a touchdown against a really good Buccaneers defense.
Going down to his hometown of Miami could easily produce similar results.
