Brenton Cox Jr. Explained

Brenton Cox Jr.
Number:57
Current Team:Green Bay Packers
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:30 January 2000
Birth Place:Stockbridge, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:250
High School:Stockbridge
College:Georgia (2018)
Florida (2019–2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:4
Pfr:CoxxBr02

Brenton Alexander Cox Jr. (born January 30, 2000) is an American 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 a undrafted free agent

Early life and high school career

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 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

After going undrafted at the 2023 NFL draft, Cox was signed by the Green Bay Packers on May 1, 2023.[11] On August 29, 2023, the Packers announced that he had made the initial 53-man roster.[12]

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Notes and References

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

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