Chandler Cox
Chandler Duke Cox[1] (born July 29, 1996) is an American football fullback who is a free agent. He played college football at Auburn.
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Position: | Fullback | ||||||||
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Born: | Sandy, Utah | July 29, 1996||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
Weight: | 242 lb (110 kg) | ||||||||
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High school: | Apopka (FL) | ||||||||
College: | Auburn | ||||||||
NFL Draft: | 2019 / Round: 7 / Pick: 233 | ||||||||
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Career NFL statistics as of Week 15, 2020 | |||||||||
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College career
After playing in a single-wing offense at Apopka High School and leading the team to a state championship,[2] Cox committed to Auburn on June 1, 2014.[3] He played offense and special teams for Auburn. On offense, he was utilized as a blocking and receiving fullback, taking few carries over the course of his college career.[4] He also spent time at the tight end, wide receiver, halfback and quarterback positions.[5]
Professional career
Cox was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round (233rd overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.[6] He made the opening roster after embracing being a blocker.[7] On January 2, 2021, Cox was waived by the Dolphins.
Personal life
Cox's father Tom played in the NFL for a part of the 1987 season.[8] His older brother Dakota also played college football and spent time in training camp with the Minnesota Vikings.[9]
References
- Hays, Chris (December 16, 2014). "Auburn commit Chandler Cox of Apopka is one special person". Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Publishing. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
- Perkins, Chris (May 15, 2019). "Meet Chandler Cox and Myles Gaskin, the Miami Dolphins RBs almost sure to succeed". The Athletic. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- "Chandler Cox, 2015 Fullback". Rivals. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- Inabinett, Mark (November 20, 2019). "Will Chandler Cox get 'increased opportunity' to improve Dolphins' ground game?". AL.com. Alabama Media Group. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- Wingfield, Travis (April 30, 2019). "Rookie Profile: Dolphins Draft Auburn H-Back Chandler Cox". Locked On Dolphins. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- Poupart, Alain (April 27, 2019). "Dolphins Select RBs Chandler Cox & Myles Gaskin With Final Picks". Miami Dolphins. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
- Schad, Joe. "Can Miami Dolphins' Chandler Cox wipe out three players on one play? Yeah, he can do that". Palm Beach Post. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- Poupart, Alain (May 22, 2020). "Cox's Emotional Goodbye to his Father". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- Hays, Chris (April 29, 2019). "Former Apopka, Auburn star Chandler Cox realizes NFL dream as draft pick of Miami Dolphins". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved September 9, 2020.