Ron Cook Jr. is a Pass-Catching Back for Buffalo. Ron's 2023 season ranks in the 0th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 150 plays — a developing rate for the RB.
Third-down weapon out of the backfield. Routes, hands, and separation in coverage define this role as much as rushing.
Meaningful starter. Local collective + position-group deals.
Tier is a model estimate based on position, school brand, performance rank, and usage — not a reported deal. NIL deals are private. For a real market valuation, see On3's NIL profile, which factors in social following and actual deal tracking.
Players from 2014–2024 matched on EPA efficiency, play volume, and adjusted value tier — not just one metric.
| Player | Team | Yr | Plays | WEPA/play | Line val | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | Penn State | 2016 | 288 | 0.340 | 3.9 | 97.9 |
| Dalvin Cook | Florida State | 2016 | 292 | 0.340 | 4.3 | 99.3 |
Comps are statistical — efficiency, volume, and value tier all factor in. Style and conference context differ.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Car | Rush Yds | Avg | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @Wisconsin | L17-38 | 9.4 | 12 | 51 | 4.3 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0.13 |
| 2 | vsFordham | L37-40 | — | 11 | 52 | 4.7 | 0 | — | — | — | -0.06 |
| 3 | vsLiberty | L27-55 | 8.0 | 7 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Car 10 · Rush Yds 43 · Avg 4.3 · Rush TD 1
| 17 |
| 2.4 |
| 0 |
| 4 |
| 56 |
| 1 |
| 0.11 |
| 4 | @Louisiana | L38-45 | 0.4 | 11 | 48 | 4.4 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0.52 |
| 5 | @Akron | W13-10 | -21.6 | 17 | 62 | 3.6 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 0 | — |
| 6 | vsCentral Michigan | W37-13 | -19.1 | 11 | 53 | 4.8 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0.65 |
| 7 | vsBowling Green | L14-24 | -7.8 | 12 | 47 | 3.9 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 0.24 |
| 8 | @Kent State | W24-6 | -26.3 | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0.36 |
| 10 | @Toledo | L13-31 | 3.7 | 17 | 97 | 5.7 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 0 | 0.23 |
| 11 | vsOhio | L10-20 | -1.6 | 16 | 48 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 0 | -0.01 |
| 12 | @Miami (OH) | L10-23 | 2.8 | 15 | 49 | 3.3 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 | -0.07 |
| 13 | vsEastern Michigan | L11-24 | -12.3 | 10 | 43 | 4.3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.07 |
