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Chandler Cox

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Chandler Cox
No. 38, 27
Position:Fullback
Personal information
Born: (1996-07-29) July 29, 1996 (age 28)
Sandy, Utah, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school:Apopka (FL)
College:Auburn
NFL draft:2019 / round: 7 / pick: 233
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:2
Receiving yards:9
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Chandler Duke Cox[1] (born July 29, 1996) is an American former professional football fullback. He played college football at Auburn.

College career

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After playing in a single-wing offense at Apopka High School, leading the team to a Florida 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]

On January 2, 2017, Cox scored his first collegiate touchdown against Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl. In 2018, Cox had a career high four receptions for 52 yards against Washington in the season opener.[6]

Statistics

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Year Games Rushing Receiving
GP GS Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD
Auburn Tigers
2015 13 10 0 0 0.0 0 3 25 8.3 0
2016 12 9 7 15 2.1 1 4 41 10.3 0
2017 14 11 1 0 0.0 0 8 78 9.8 0
2018 14 11 3 3 1.0 2 11 93 8.5 1
Career 52 41 11 18 1.6 3 26 237 9.1 1

Professional career

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Cox was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round (233rd overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.[7] He made the opening roster after embracing being a blocker.[8] On January 2, 2021, Cox was waived by the Dolphins.[9]

NFL career statistics

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Year Team Games Rushing Receiving
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
2019 MIA 13 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
2020 MIA 8 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 9 4.5 6 0
Totals 21 6 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 9 4.5 6 0

Personal life

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Cox's father Tom played in the NFL for a part of the 1987 season.[10] His older brother Dakota also played college football and spent time in training camp with the Minnesota Vikings.[11]

References

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  1. ^ Hays, Chris (December 16, 2014). "Auburn commit Chandler Cox of Apopka is one special person". Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Publishing. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Chandler Cox, 2015 Fullback". Rivals. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Wingfield, Travis (April 30, 2019). "Rookie Profile: Dolphins Draft Auburn H-Back Chandler Cox". Locked On Dolphins. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  6. ^ "Chandler Cox Overview".
  7. ^ Poupart, Alain (April 27, 2019). "Dolphins Select RBs Chandler Cox & Myles Gaskin With Final Picks". Miami Dolphins. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Miami Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. January 2, 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
  10. ^ Poupart, Alain (May 22, 2020). "Cox's Emotional Goodbye to his Father". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  11. ^ 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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