Derek Cox

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Derek Cox
Derek Cox 2013.JPG
Cox in 2013
No. 21, 22, 37
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1986-09-22) September 22, 1986 (age 37)
Winterville, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: J.H. Rose (Greenville, North Carolina)
College: William & Mary
NFL draft: 2009  / round: 3 / pick: 73
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:241
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:39
Interceptions:13
Player stats at PFR

Derek Sinclair Cox (born September 22, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round of the 2009 NFL draft. He played college football for the William & Mary Tribe.

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Cox was also a member of the San Diego Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens, and the New England Patriots.

Early life

Cox attended Junius H. Rose High School in Greenville, North Carolina. He played with Houston Texans running back Andre Brown. [1]

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. [2]

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

2009 with the Jacksonville Jaguars Derek Cox.jpg
2009 with the Jacksonville Jaguars

Despite not being invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, Cox was selected by the Jaguars in the third round of the 2009 NFL draft. [3]

In his first NFL game, Cox intercepted a Peyton Manning pass intended for Reggie Wayne and also recovered a fumble. [4] Cox finished his rookie season with 58 tackles and 4 interceptions. [5]

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.

San Diego Chargers

On March 13, 2013, Cox agreed to a four-year deal with the San Diego Chargers [6] 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. [7]

Minnesota Vikings

On March 13, 2014, Cox signed a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings. [8] He was cut after the third preseason game, on August 25, 2014. [9]

Baltimore Ravens

On August 27, 2014, Cox signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens. [10] He was released three days later. [11] Cox did not play in the 2014 season.

New England Patriots

On June 8, 2015, Cox was signed by the New England Patriots; the team released him on August 1, 2015. [12] [13]

NFL awards and honors

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2009 JAX 16167258140.014606110150
2010 JAX 1311494180.0141401480000
2011 JAX 66221660.01000020000
2012 JAX 1212605550.01418016111000
2013 SDG 1611383440.00120270000
6356241204370.041340016391150

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2013 SDG 200000.00000000000
200000.00000000000

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  1. ↑ "National Football League: NFL Draft 2009 - Derek Cox". Nfl.com. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
  2. ↑ Barnes, Sierra (September 30, 2013). "William & Mary - News & Events". Wm.edu. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
  3. ↑ "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  4. ↑ Kuharsky, Paul (October 7, 2009). "Rookie surprise: Jaguars CB Derek Cox - AFC South Blog - ESPN". Espn.go.com. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Derek Cox, CB for the San Diego Chargers at". Nfl.com. September 22, 1986. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Chargers agree to four-year deal with CB Derek Cox". Archived from the original on March 17, 2013. Retrieved March 14, 2013.
  7. ↑ Gehlken, Michael. "Chargers release Derek Cox". utsandiego.com. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Report: Vikings add another cornerback in former Chargers DB Derek Cox | 1500 ESPN Twin Cities - Minnesota Sports News & Opinion (Twins, Vikings, Wolves, Wild, Gophers)". Archived from the original on March 14, 2014. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Vikings Announce Roster Moves". www.vikings.com. Archived from the original on August 26, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Ravens sign veteran corner Derek Cox". Archived from the original on August 31, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
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  12. ↑ "Patriots sign DB Derek Cox | New England Patriots". www.patriots.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Patriots Release Three, Including Veteran Cornerback Derek Cox". August 2015.
  14. ↑ Archived February 4, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
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