RB · BUF

James Cook III

The 2026 verdictTHE BOX SCORE

James Cook IIIRB · BUF

FAIRLY PRICED

Our #6 · ADP 11

James Cook III's ADP of 10.9 sits within a round of our #6 overall rank. The market has him about right.

Projected points245

PPR, full 2026 season

Per week14.4

projected PPR points

Our rank#6

RB4 at his position

ADP10.9

average draft pick (Sleeper)

Tier2

our positional tier

the-box-score.com/nfl · our own models, record published

Download card

The projection is built on a 8% target share, a 57% carry share.

What's behind the projection

Target share8%share of his team's throws that go to him

Carry share57%share of his team's rushing attempts

Snap share38th pcthow often he's on the field, vs. his position

Team quality84th pcthis offense's opponent-adjusted rating

Frequently asked

Should I draft James Cook III in 2026 fantasy football?

Yes, at his ADP — the market has James Cook III about right.

What round should James Cook III go in 2026 fantasy drafts?

James Cook III goes around pick 11 — round 1 of a 12-team draft. We value him as a round-1 pick (#6 overall).

What is James Cook III's 2026 fantasy projection?

We project James Cook III for 245 PPR points in 2026 — 14.4 per week, RB4 in our rankings — updated weekly through draft season.

Complete 2026 rankings →Trade calculator →Printable cheat sheet →

RBs ranked nearby

Free · No card

See III's value in your league.

Connect ESPN or Sleeper and these rankings re-score to your exact roster, scoring, and league size, plus trade suggestions and a live draft assistant.

Projections from our custom pipeline blended with consensus, built on nflverse data · refreshed through draft season · rounds assume a 12-team draft.