David Cobb (American football)

Last updated

David Cobb
No. 23
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1993-06-03) June 3, 1993 (age 31)
Killeen, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:229 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school: Ellison (Killeen, Texas)
College: Minnesota (2011–2014)
NFL draft: 2015  / round: 5 / pick: 138
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:52
Rushing yards:146
Rushing touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Stats at CFL.ca

David Cobb (born June 3, 1993) is a former American football running back. He played college football at Minnesota. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL), the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football (AAF).

Contents

Early life

Cobb attended Ellison High School in Killeen, Texas. During his career rushed for 2,946 yards and 35 touchdowns. [1] Cobb was a three-star recruit by Rivals.com. [2] He signed to play college football at the University of Minnesota after National Signing Day in February 2011. [3] [4]

College career

Cobb played in eight games his freshman and sophomore seasons, combining to rush for 65 yards on 11 carries. As a junior in 2013, Cobb played in 13 games with seven starts and led the team with 1,202 yards on 237 carries with seven touchdowns. [5] [6] He became the first Golden Gophers running back to rush for 1,000 yards since Amir Pinnix in 2006. Cobb returned as the starter his senior season in 2014. [7] [8] During the season, he broke Laurence Maroney's school record for rushing yards in a season. [9] He finished the season with 1,626 yards on 314 carries with 13 touchdowns.

Statistics

Minnesota Golden Gophers
SeasonRushingReceiving
AttYardsAvgYds/GTDRecYardsTD
201110575.714.30000
2012188.01.60130
20132371,2025.192.57171740
20143141,6265.2125.113161620
Career 5622,8935.185.120343390

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10+7⁄8 in
(1.80 m)		229 lb
(104 kg)		31+5⁄8 in
(0.80 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.81 s38.5 in
(0.98 m)		10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		17 reps
All values from NFL Combine [10]

Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans selected Cobb in the fifth round (138th pick overall) of the 2015 NFL draft. [11] On September 6, 2015, Cobb was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return. [12] On November 11, 2015, Cobb was activated to the 53-man roster. [13] On January 3, 2016, Cobb recorded his first touchdown of his career against the Indianapolis Colts. [14] [15] Cobb also ran for a career-high 73 yards on 19 carries. [14]

The Titans released Cobb on August 30, 2016. [16] Cobb ended his tenure with the Titans with 146 rushing yards on 52 carries. He appeared in seven games, but only started in one. [16]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On September 7, 2016, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Cobb to their practice squad. [17] On October 11, 2016, Cobb was released from the Steelers' practice squad. [18]

Chicago Bears

On October 25, 2016, Cobb was signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad. [19] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears on January 3, 2017. [20] On May 1, 2017, Cobb was waived by the Bears. [21]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Cobb participated in The Spring League in 2018, and later signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League on June 4, 2018, in time for their final preseason game. [22] After recording 2 rushes for 1 yard, Cobb was released on June 11. Cobb went back to The Spring League again for their summer showcase. [23]

San Antonio Commanders

In September 2018, Cobb was signed by the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football (AAF) for the 2019 season. [24] In 8 games played prior to the AAF suspending operations, Cobb earned 137 yards on 35 rushes, and caught 3 passes for 11 yards. [25] The league ceased operations in April 2019. [26]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">LeGarrette Blount</span> American football player (born 1986)

LeGarrette Montez Blount is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. He played college football at the University of Oregon after transferring from East Mississippi Community College. Not selected in the 2010 NFL draft, he began his NFL career as an undrafted free agent.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Randall Cobb (American football)</span> American football player (born 1990)

Randall Ladonald Cobb II is an American former football wide receiver who played 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kentucky Wildcats, earning All-American honors in 2010. Cobb was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft. He also played one season each for the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, and New York Jets.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">B. J. Daniels (American football)</span> American gridiron football player (born 1989)

Bruce E. Daniels Jr. is a former professional American football quarterback. He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round of the 2013 NFL draft after playing college football at South Florida. He played quarterback for South Florida as a 4-year starter and also played Quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks. He won Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seahawks over the Denver Broncos. He was an offensive analyst at the University of South Florida. He is now the assistant director of Donor Community and Alumni Engagement at the University of South Florida.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stevan Ridley</span> American football player (born 1989)

Stevan Todd Ridley is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2011 NFL draft. Ridley was also a member of the New York Jets, Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers. With the Patriots, he won Super Bowl XLIX over the Seattle Seahawks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zach Mettenberger</span> American football player (born 1991)

Zachary Rich Mettenberger is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons, primarily with the Tennessee Titans. He played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the Titans in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft. After two seasons in Tennessee as a backup, Mettenberger had an offseason stint with the San Diego Chargers before spending his final NFL year as a backup for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2016. Mettenberger last played professionally with the Memphis Express of the Alliance of American Football (AAF) in 2019.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bishop Sankey</span> American gridiron football player (born 1992)

Bishop Sankey is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft. Sankey played college football for the Washington Huskies.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rajion Neal</span> American gridiron football player (born 1992)

Rajion Lashad Neal is a former American football running back. He played college football at Tennessee. Neal was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2014, and has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins, Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). Neal has also been a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL), as well as the Memphis Express of the Alliance of American Football (AAF).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Senorise Perry</span> American football player (born 1991)

Senorise Perry is an American former professional football running back and current college football coach. He is the running backs coach for Wofford College, a position he has held since 2023. He played college football at Louisville. He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2014 and has also played for the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and Tennessee Titans.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Maxx Williams</span> American football player (born 1994)

Maxx Williams is an American professional football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, earning first-team All-American honors in 2014. He was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 2015 NFL draft.

Terrell Anthony Watson is a former American football running back. He played college football at Azusa Pacific. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2015.

Demarcus Ayers is an American college football coach. He is the offensive quality control coach at North Texas. He is a former professional gridiron football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL), Canadian Football League (CFL), Alliance of American Football (AAF), and XFL. He played college football at Houston, and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jeremy McNichols</span> American football player (born 1995)

Jeremy Theron McNichols is an American professional football running back for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boise State Broncos and was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft. McNichols has also been a member of several other NFL teams.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">D'Onta Foreman</span> American football player (born 1996)

D'Onta Foreman is an American professional football running back for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Longhorns, and was selected by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft. He has also played in the NFL for the Tennessee Titans, Carolina Panthers, and Chicago Bears.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rodney Smith (running back)</span> American football player (born 1996)

Rodney Smith is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for two seasons. He played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trey Edmunds</span> American football player (born 1994)

Ferrell "Trey" Edmunds III is an American former professional football running back. He played college football at Virginia Tech and Maryland and signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2017.

Ryan Nall is a former American football running back. He played college football at Oregon State, and played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">D'Andre Swift</span> American football player (born 1999)

D'Andre Tiyon Swift is an American professional football running back for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and was selected by the Detroit Lions with the third pick of the second round of the 2020 NFL draft. In 2023, he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, where he earned his first Pro Bowl selection before signing with the Bears in 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Khari Blasingame</span> American football player (born 1996)

Khari Thomas Blasingame is an American professional football fullback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Vanderbilt and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Minnesota Vikings in 2019.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Darrynton Evans</span> American football player (born 1998)

Darrynton L.A. Evans is an American professional football running back and return specialist for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Appalachian State Mountaineers and was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft.

Mohamed Ibrahim is an American professional football running back who is a free agent. He played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

References

  1. ↑ Christensen, Joe (December 27, 2013). "Patience pays off for U's Cobb". Star Tribune. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  2. ↑ "David Cobb, 2011 Running Back, Minnesota". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  3. ↑ Barfknecht, Lee (September 9, 2014). "Barfknecht: Like Gophers, running back David Cobb has a point to prove". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  4. ↑ Fox, David (October 9, 2014). "David Cobb's Late Arrival Paying Off For Minnesota". AthlonSports.com. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Team-first Cobb has worked hard to become Gophers' top RB". FOX Sports. August 5, 2014. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  6. ↑ "B1G Overachiever: Minnesota's David Cobb". TheGazette.com. August 20, 2014. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  7. ↑ Christensen, Joe (August 27, 2014). "Gophers running back David Cobb has come a long way in a year". Star Tribune. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Gophers football: David Cobb on pace for historic rushing season". Twin Cities. September 30, 2014. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Gophers David Cobb sets single-season rushing record with 40-yard TD run". Twin Cities. November 28, 2014. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  10. ↑ "David Cobb Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 16, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Titans Select Minnesota RB David Cobb in Fifth Round". TitansOnline.com. May 2, 2015. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  12. ↑ Patra, Kevin (September 6, 2015). "Titans acquire Terrance West; place David Cobb on IR". NFL.com. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
  13. ↑ Sessler, Marc (November 11, 2015). "Titans activate rookie David Cobb, waive Whitehurst". NFL.com. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  14. 1 2 Glennon, John (January 3, 2016). "Zach Mettenberger still winless after brutal finale". The Tennessean. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Titans David Cobb punches in 1-yard TD". NFL.com. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  16. 1 2 Wyatt, Jim (August 30, 2016). "Titans Release Second-Year RB David Cobb". TitansOnline.com. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  17. ↑ Chester, Simon (September 7, 2016). "Steelers officially sign David Cobb and release Cameron Stingily". Steelers Wire. USA Today. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  18. ↑ Bouda, Nate (October 11, 2016). "Steelers Waive RB David Cobb From Practice Squad, Sign Two". NFL Trade Rumors. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  19. ↑ Bouda, Nate (October 25, 2016). "Bears Sign Former Titans RB David Cobb To Practice Squad, Waive TE Marcel Jensen". NFL Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  20. ↑ Mayer, Larry (January 3, 2017). "Bears sign 8 to reserve/futures deals". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  21. ↑ Mayer, Larry (May 1, 2017). "Bears ink Boggs, waive six players". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  22. ↑ "Riders add former NFL RB David Cobb". 3DownNation. June 4, 2018. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  23. ↑ @TheSpringLeague (June 30, 2018). "David Cobb (@DCobb27) was with us in Austin and he'll be rejoining #TheSpringLeague for the Showcase in San Diego i..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  24. ↑ Eurich, Matt (February 1, 2019). "Former Bears currently on Alliance of American Football rosters". 247Sports.com . Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  25. ↑ "David Cobb".
  26. ↑ Rothstein, Michael; Wickersham, Seth (June 13, 2019). "Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football". ESPN.com . Retrieved January 9, 2024.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.