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Wide Receiver · Buffalo Bills / Dallas Cowboys / Houston Texans / Los Angeles Rams / New England Patriots / New Orleans Saints / San Francisco 49ers · From Stockton, CA · Drafted 2014, round 1, pick 20
Brandin Cooks is an NFL wide receiver who has played for Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers. In NFL (2016–2026) he has 599 catches for 8,134 yards and 49 touchdowns. In college (2011–2013) he has 215 catches for 3,181 yards and 23 touchdowns. He played college football at Oregon State. This page lists every season, his 2026 game log, where he ranks and his top connections.
Brandin Cooks Rushing Stats by Season
| Season | Att | Yds | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 35 | 0 | 14 |
| 2022 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 16 |
| 2019 | 6 | 52 | 0 | 27 |
| 2018 | 10 | 68 | 1 | 17 |
| 2017 | 9 | 40 | 0 | 13 |
| 2016 | 6 | 30 | 0 | 11 |
Brandin Cooks Receiving Stats by Season
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Catch% | EPA/Tgt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SF | 3 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 40.0% | -0.23 |
| 2025 | NO | 13 | 36 | 24 | 279 | 0 | 66.7% | +0.45 |
| 2024 | DAL | 10 | 54 | 26 | 259 | 3 | 48.1% | -0.21 |
| 2023 | DAL | 16 | 81 | 54 | 657 | 8 | 66.7% | +0.43 |
| 2022 | HOU | 13 | 93 | 57 | 699 | 3 | 61.3% | +0.05 |
| 2021 | HOU | 16 | 134 | 90 | 1,035 | 6 | 67.2% | +0.18 |
| 2020 | HOU | 15 | 119 | 81 | 1,143 | 6 | 68.1% | +0.41 |
| 2019 | LA | 14 | 72 | 42 | 583 | 2 | 58.3% | +0.26 |
| 2018 | LA | 15 | 117 | 80 | 1,204 | 5 | 68.4% | +0.49 |
| 2017 | NE | 16 | 114 | 65 | 1,082 | 7 | 57.0% | +0.35 |
| 2016 | NO | 15 | 117 | 78 | 1,173 | 8 | 66.7% | +0.47 |
Where He Ranks in 2026
- Receiving Yards: 20, #154 of 176
- Receptions: 2, #146 of 176
Quarterbacks Who Threw to Him in 2026
- Brock Purdy: 2 of 5 for 20 yards, 1 TD
Brandin Cooks 2026 Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Result | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 | vs Denver Broncos | W 24-14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 5 | at Seattle Seahawks | W 32-29 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Week 6 | vs Washington Commanders | W 23-17 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
Brandin Cooks College Career
FBS seasons at Oregon State. Counting stats are the official NCAA lines.
Brandin Cooks College Rushing Stats by Season
| Season | Att | Yds | TD | Lng | Yds (no sacks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 28 | 188 | 2 | 29 | 188 |
| 2012 | 18 | 67 | 0 | 17 | 58 |
| 2011 | 10 | 41 | 0 | 14 | 41 |
NCAA rushing includes sacks; "no sacks" uses the NFL definition.
Brandin Cooks College Receiving Stats by Season
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