Brenton Cox Jr.

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Brenton Cox Jr.
No. 57 – Green Bay Packers
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (2000-01-30) January 30, 2000 (age 24)
Stockbridge, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school: Stockbridge
College: Georgia (2018)
Florida (2019–2022)
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 14, 2024
Total tackles:8
Sacks:2
Forced fumbles:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Brenton Alexander Cox Jr. (born January 30, 2000) is an American professional football defensive end for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia and Florida. He entered the 2023 NFL Draft and signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent.

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Early life

Cox grew up in Stockbridge, Georgia and attended Miller Grove High School for two years before transferring to Stockbridge High School. [1] As a senior he recorded 42 tackles with 9.5 tackles for loss and five sacks and was named first team All-State and played in the 2018 Under Armour All-American Game. [2] [3]

College recruiting information
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Brenton Cox Jr.
DE		 Stockbridge, Georgia Stockbridge High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)247 lb (112 kg)Dec 20, 2017 
Star ratings: Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 5 stars.svg
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 33 (#2 DE, #5 GA)   247Sports: 60 (#3 DE, #6 GA)   ESPN: 11 (#5 DE, #3 GA)
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2018 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.

College career

Cox began his collegiate career at Georgia. He played in 13 games with 20 tackles and one sack as a true freshman. He made his first career start in the 2019 Sugar Bowl, making six tackles. [4] During the summer going into his sophomore year Cox was dismissed from the team. [5] Shortly afterwards, Cox announced that he would be transferring to the University of Florida. [6]

Cox initially applied for a waiver to play immediately for the Florida Gators, but his appeal was denied and he sat out his sophomore season per NCAA transfer rules. [7] [8] Cox was named a starter going into his redshirt sophomore season. [9] Cox was kicked off the Gators football team on October 31, 2022, after a series of incidents with coaches and strength and conditioning staff. [10]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+7⁄8 in
(1.93 m)		250 lb
(113 kg)		33+1⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.82 s1.65 s2.76 s4.57 s7.57 s33.0 in
(0.84 m)		9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		29 reps
Sources: [11] [12]

After going undrafted at the 2023 NFL draft, Cox was signed by the Green Bay Packers on May 1, 2023. [13] On August 29, 2023, the Packers announced that he had made the initial 53-man roster. [14]

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References

  1. ↑ Wasserman, Ari (April 17, 2017). "Brenton Cox, a four-star DE, reportedly down to two after Ohio State visit, will make decision next week". The Plain Dealer . Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  2. ↑ Goodman, Darius (December 20, 2017). "Stockbridge High 5-star defensive lineman Brenton Cox signs with Georgia". Henry Daily Herald . Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  3. ↑ Boudin, Julie (January 11, 2017). "2018 DE Brenton Cox has more than 30 offers, but wonders about LSU and others". NOLA.com . Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  4. ↑ Schlabach, Mark (August 5, 2019). "Sources: Georgia LB Cox enters transfer portal". ESPN . Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  5. ↑ Towers, Chip (August 6, 2019). "Report: Brenton Cox dismissed by Bulldogs". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  6. ↑ Sallee, Barrett (August 9, 2019). "Florida lands major transfer in former five-star Georgia linebacker Brenton Cox". CBSSports.com . Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  7. ↑ Thompson, Edgar (August 12, 2019). "Gators to seek eligibility waiver for Georgia transfer LB Brenton Cox". Orlando Sentinel . Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Gators newcomer Brenton Cox Jr. pushes to become pass-rushing force". Orlando Sentinel . August 23, 2020. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  9. ↑ "Florida LB Cox gets shot at former team in 'Cocktail Party'". The Washington Post . Associated Press. November 5, 2020. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  10. ↑ "Florida dismisses DE Brenton Cox". Packers.alligatorarmy. October 31, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Brenton Cox Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  12. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Brenton Cox Jr. College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Packers agree to terms with 12 rookie free agents". Packers.com. May 1, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Packers keep 6 receivers, 11 offensive linemen: Here's the initial 2023 roster". Packers.com. August 29, 2023.
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