When the Minnesota Vikings used a second-round draft pick on Dalvin Cook during the 2017 NFL Draft, the team knew they were getting a dynamic running back who could change a football game when the ball is in his hands.
Cook proved this his value to the Vikings running game during his rookie season by averaging 4.8 yards per catch and 8.2 yards per catch during his first 4 games with the franchise, adding two touchdowns
Sadly, a devastating knee injury ended his rookie campaign during Week 4 of the 2017 season. There is no saying what impact his presence could have had on the team’s playoff run, but his play could have been a huge asset to Minnesota, especially during the NFC Championship Game.