James Cook III fantasy outlook 2026

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Updated Aug 26, 2026 at 11:41 AM ET

PPR draft pick

2.01RB6 · tier 2

off 2,983 drafts · ADP 12.8 overall (12-team)

As of 26 August 2026, James Cook III is going at 2.01 in PPR drafts, which is ADP 12.8 overall, RB6 of 280 draftable players, based on 2,983 recorded drafts. Source: Parlae consensus ADP.

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Drafted around him

Three picks either side of him on the board, plus the next and previous running back.

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Other scoring formats

Draft position (Half-PPR): 1.09
ADP 9.3 overall (12-team)
Draft position (Standard): 1.09
ADP 8.5 overall (12-team)
Draft position (2QB / Superflex): 2.04
ADP 16 overall (12-team)
Draft position (Dynasty): 4.12
ADP 47.5 overall (12-team)

Picks read as round.pick in a 12-team league. Overall board rank in PPR: 13 of 280.

What sportsbooks price him at

No sportsbook has posted a player market on James Cook III in the last 72 hours, so there is no priced projection here. His draft position comes from the drafting market instead, we never invent a projection to fill the gap.

Drafted around him

Board neighbours first, then other running backs taken near him.

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Where he ranks

The same pick number, cut by position and by scoring format. A running back moves most between formats when a large share of his scoring comes from catches.