Chandler Cox Explained

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

College career

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

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

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

Year	Team	Games		Rushing					Receiving
		GP	GS	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
	MIA	13	3	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0
	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

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]

External links

• Auburn Tigers bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hays . Chris . December 16, 2014 . Auburn commit Chandler Cox of Apopka is one special person . August 13, 2019 . . Tribune Publishing.
2. Web site: Perkins . Chris . May 15, 2019 . Meet Chandler Cox and Myles Gaskin, the Miami Dolphins RBs almost sure to succeed . subscription . September 9, 2020 . The Athletic.
3. Web site: Chandler Cox, 2015 Fullback . September 9, 2020 . Rivals.
4. Web site: Inabinett . Mark . November 20, 2019 . Will Chandler Cox get 'increased opportunity' to improve Dolphins' ground game? . September 9, 2020 . AL.com . Alabama Media Group.
5. Web site: Wingfield . Travis . April 30, 2019 . Rookie Profile: Dolphins Draft Auburn H-Back Chandler Cox . September 9, 2020 . Locked On Dolphins.
6. Web site: Chandler Cox Overview. en.
7. Web site: Poupart . Alain . April 27, 2019 . Dolphins Select RBs Chandler Cox & Myles Gaskin With Final Picks . April 28, 2019 . Miami Dolphins.
8. Web site: Schad . Joe . September 2, 2019 . Can Miami Dolphins' Chandler Cox wipe out three players on one play? Yeah, he can do that . September 9, 2020 . Palm Beach Post.
9. News: January 2, 2021 . Miami Dolphins make roster moves . MiamiDolphins.com . February 13, 2021.
10. Poupart . Alain . May 22, 2020 . Cox's Emotional Goodbye to his Father . September 9, 2020 . Sports Illustrated.
11. Web site: Hays . Chris . April 29, 2019 . Former Apopka, Auburn star Chandler Cox realizes NFL dream as draft pick of Miami Dolphins . September 9, 2020 . Orlando Sentinel.