Davis Mattek on Dalvin Cook

VideoStop Drafting Running Backs Like An IdiotJune 13, 2026

From the video

at the 1-2 turn, Taylor, McCaffrey, Achane, Cook, Walker, Hampton, Achane, Chase Brown, Barkley, the running back points get hoovered up.

Mentioned at 1:25 – 1:37

STACKED’s take

NeutralProjection

Elite 1-2 turn RB, consensus early-round target

Dalvin Cook is listed among the elite running backs (alongside Taylor McCaffrey, Achane, Walker, Hampton, Chase Brown, Barkley) whose draft capital gets 'hoovered up' at the 1-2 turn, indicating he is a consensus early-round target in 2026.

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Dalvin CookNeutralProjection

Dalvin Cook was drafted in round one.

Flock Fantasy

Dalvin CookPositiveProjection

Cook's 1,612 rushing yards and elite efficiency with new OC's pass-game emphasis warrant first-round consideration.

ESPN Fantasy Football

Dalvin CookPositiveProjection

Cook was injury-prone early but became productive, proving concerns can fade.

Ron Stewart

Dalvin CookPositiveRole

Manager excited about Cook as part of RB strategy alongside Zay Flowers.

Reddit /r/fantasyfootball

Dalvin CookPositiveValue

One owner reports 'I'm so hyped is because I don't have the injury concerns as much outside of Jeanty coming back too early but if he's not rushed th...

Reddit /r/fantasyfootball

Dalvin CookPositiveValue

Mentioned as alternative to CMC in first-round debate. One owner drafted both CMC and Cook at turn but regrets not double-tapping Josh Allen instead.

Reddit /r/fantasyfootball

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STACKED’s take

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