| Fletcher Cox Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 4 in |
| Weight | 141 kg |
| Date of Birth | December 13, 1990 |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Fletcher Cox is an American football defensive tackle who played college football for Mississippi State University and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Born Name
Fletcher Cox
Nick Name
Fletcher
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Yazoo City, Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States
Nationality
Education
Fletcher Cox studied at Yazoo City High School located in Yazoo City, Mississippi. During his time there, he played football and basketball and ran track.
Later on, he got enrolled at the Mississippi State University for Agriculture and Applied Science (commonly known as Mississippi State University (MSU)) and played football for 3 seasons with the university. He chose MSU over offers from Louisiana State University, the University of Alabama, Auburn University, and the University of Mississippi.
Occupation
American Football Player
Family
- Mother – Melissa Cox Bright
- Others – Kenneth Gainwell (Cousin) (An American football running back who played college football for the University of Memphis and then played for the Philadelphia Eagles)
Position
Defensive tackle
Shirt Number
Philadelphia Eagles – 91
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, he has a net worth of $30 Million as of 2024.
Build
Muscular
Height
6 ft 4 in or 193 cm
Weight
141 kg or 311 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Fletcher Cox has dated –
- Kaycee Lee – He has been romantically involved with Kaycee Lee.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Imposing physique
Brand Endorsements
Fletcher Cox has done endorsement work for a number of brands such as Tide, Ultimate Electric Bikes, and others.
Fletcher Cox Facts
- While at Yazoo City High School, he was also on the school’s track and field team and competed in the high jump and in the relays. Cox placed eighth in the high jump event at the 2009 Division 3-4A Meet, with a leap of 1.74 meters. In relays, he recorded personal-best times of 44.32 seconds in the 4 × 100m relay and 1:32.63 minutes in the 4 × 200m relay. Also, he was credited with a 4.47 time in the 40-yard dash and benched 300 lb.
- As a junior, he was named an All-American by Pro Football Weekly in 2011 as he recorded 103 total tackles, including 11 quarterback sacks and two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown. He then recorded 104 total tackles as a senior, including 10 quarterback sacks, and also added one interception and a fumble recovery. Also, he was selected to play in the Mississippi-Alabama High School All-Star game.
- Fletcher Cox was considered a four-star recruit by national recruiting website Rivals.com as well as was rated as the fifth-best weak side defensive end in the country, the second-best prospect in the state of Mississippi, and the 17th-best defensive end prospect in the country by Scout.com.
- In the 2012 NFL Draft, he was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the team traded up from the 15th selection to select Cox with the 12th overall pick in the first round. He became the highest-selected Mississippi State Bulldog since Michael Haddix in 1983 and the highest-selected Bulldog defensive lineman since Jimmy Webb in 1975.
- On June 18, 2012, he signed a four-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.
- After throwing punches at Detroit Lions players, Fletcher Cox was ejected on October 14, 2012, and was fined $21,000.
- He played 15 games and finished with 39 tackles, 5.5 sacks, four passes defended, and one forced fumble during his rookie year in 2012.
- For the 2013 season, he started all 16 games and finished with 44 tackles, three sacks, three passes defended, and one fumble recovery.
- He concluded the 2015 season with 71 tackles, 9.5 sacks, two passes defended, and three forced fumbles. He also received Second-team All-Pro honors and was selected to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his career.
- Fletcher Cox re-signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year, $10 million contract on March 16, 2023.
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