Derek Cox

Football Player

Derek Cox was born in Winterville, North Carolina, United States on September 22nd, 1986 and is the Football Player. At the age of 37, Derek Cox biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

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Date of Birth
September 22, 1986
Nationality
United States
Place of Birth
Winterville, North Carolina, United States
Age
37 years old
Zodiac Sign
Virgo
Profession
American Football Player
Derek Cox Height, Weight, Eye Color and Hair Color

At 37 years old, Derek Cox has this physical status:

Height
185cm
Weight
88kg
Hair Color
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Eye Color
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Build
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Derek Cox Religion, Education, and Hobbies
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Derek Cox Spouse(s), Children, Affair, Parents, and Family
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Derek Cox Career

Cox attended Junius H. Rose High School in Greenville, North Carolina. He played with Houston Texans running back Andre Brown.

College career

Cox was a four-year starter for William & Mary. He was a two-time All-Colonial Athletic Association selection and finished his senior season tied for fifth in the CAA with four interceptions and returned a pair of those for touchdowns.

Professional career

Despite not being invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, Cox was selected by the Jaguars in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft.

In his first NFL game, Cox intercepted a Peyton Manning pass intended for Reggie Wayne and also recovered a fumble. Cox finished his rookie season with 58 tackles and 4 interceptions.

Cox missed the first two games of the 2012 season due to an injury and returned in Week 3 to face the Indianapolis Colts. Cox finished the 2012 campaign with a career best 60 tackles; he also had 1 FF and 4 interceptions.

On March 13, 2013 Cox agreed to a four-year deal with the San Diego Chargers In week 6, Cox intercepted Andrew Luck to help win the game. Cox was benched three times during the regular season due to inconsistent play. He lost his starting job to veteran Richard Marshall in week 13. Cox finished the season on special teams and managed career-lows, 38 tackles and only 1 interception. He was released on March 4, 2014.

On March 13, 2014, Cox signed a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings. He was cut after the third preseason game, on August 25, 2014.

On August 27, 2014, Cox signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens. He was released three days later. Cox did not play in the 2014 season.

On June 8, 2015, Cox was signed by the New England Patriots; the team released him on August 1, 2015.

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