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James Cook

The 2026 verdict

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Our #11 · ADP 10

James Cook's ADP of 10.0 sits within a round of our #11 overall rank. The market has him about right.

The projection is built on a 8% target share, a 57% carry share, fantasy efficiency +14% vs. an average player on the same plays (FVOA).

Projected points266

PPR, full 2026 season

Per week15.6

projected PPR points

Our rank#11

RB7 at his position

ADP10.0

average draft pick (Sleeper)

Tier2

our positional tier

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

FVOA+14%fantasy points vs. an average player on the same plays

Team quality84th pcthis offense's opponent-adjusted rating

Frequently asked

Should I draft James Cook in 2026 fantasy football?

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

What round should James Cook go in 2026 fantasy drafts?

James Cook goes around pick 10 — round 1 of a 12-team draft. We value him as a round-1 pick (#11 overall).

What is James Cook's 2026 fantasy projection?

We project James Cook for 266 PPR points in 2026 — 15.6 per week, RB7 in our rankings — updated weekly through draft season.

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