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| Position: | Fullback | ||||
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| Born: | July 29, 1996 Sandy, Utah, U.S. | ||||
| 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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Chandler Duke Cox [1] (born July 29, 1996) is a former American football fullback. He played college football at Auburn.
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 was a hybrid player that spent time at the tight end, wide receiver, halfback, upback and wildcat 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. [8]
Personal life
Cox's father Tom played in the NFL for a part of the 1987 season. [9] His older brother Dakota also played college football and spent time in training camp with the Minnesota Vikings. [10]
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 (September 2, 2019). "Can Miami Dolphins' Chandler Cox wipe out three players on one play? Yeah, he can do that". Palm Beach Post. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "Miami Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. January 2, 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ^ 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.
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