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{{Short description|American gridiron football player (born 1991)}}
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| college = [[Villanova Wildcats football|Villanova]]
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| high_school = [[San Diego High School|San Diego (CA)]]
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| undraftedyear = 2014
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| college = [[Villanova Wildcats football|Villanova]]
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* [[Minnesota Vikings]] ({{NFL Year|2014}})*
* [[Minnesota Vikings]] ({{NFL Year|2014}})*
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2014}})*
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''' Rakim Cox''' (born February 12, 1991) is a [[Canadian football]] [[defensive end]] for the [[Saskatchewan Roughriders]] of the [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Villanova University|Villanova]] and signed with the [[Minnesota Vikings]] as an undrafted free agent in 2014.
''' Rakim Cox''' (born February 12, 1991) is a former NFL [[defensive end]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Villanova University]] and signed with the [[Minnesota Vikings]] as an undrafted free agent in 2014.


==Early years==
==Early years==
Cox attended San Diego High School where he was Athlete of the Year and selected All-League first team in 2008.
Cox attended [[San Diego High School]] where he was Athlete of the Year and selected All-League first-team in 2008 & 2009.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Minnesota Vikings===
===Minnesota Vikings===
On May 11, 2014, Cox signed with the [[Minnesota Vikings]] as undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the [[2014 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Rakim Cox Signs Free Agent Contract with Minnesota Vikings | work=villanova.com | url=http://www.villanova.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/051114aab.html |accessdate=May 11, 2014}}</ref>
On May 11, 2014, Cox signed with the [[Minnesota Vikings]] as undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the [[2014 NFL draft]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Rakim Cox Signs Free Agent Contract with Minnesota Vikings | work=villanova.com | url=http://www.villanova.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/051114aab.html |accessdate=May 11, 2014}}</ref>


===Miami Dolphins===
===Miami Dolphins===
On August 18, 2014, Cox signed with the [[Miami Dolphins]].<ref>{{cite web | title=DE Rakim Cox signs with Miami Dolphins | work= vuhoops.com | url=http://www.vuhoops.com/2014/8/18/6031805/de-rakim-cox-signs-with-miami-dolphins |accessdate=August 18, 2014}}</ref>
On August 18, 2014, Cox signed with the [[Miami Dolphins]].<ref>{{cite web | title=DE Rakim Cox signs with Miami Dolphins | work= vuhoops.com | date= 18 August 2014 | url=http://www.vuhoops.com/2014/8/18/6031805/de-rakim-cox-signs-with-miami-dolphins |accessdate=August 18, 2014}}</ref>


===Carolina Panthers===
===Carolina Panthers===
On May 11, 2015, Cox signed with the Carolina Panthers.<ref>{{cite web | title=Rakim Cox signs with the Carolina Panthers | work= vuhoops.com | url=http://www.vuhoops.com/villanova-football/2015/5/12/8593837/rakim-cox-signs-with-the-carolina-panthers |accessdate=May 12, 2015}}</ref> On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Panthers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/bcee285e-92df-41f4-96d8-ba007606b705 |title=Panthers trim roster to 53 |last=Henson |first=Max |date=September 5, 2015 |website=Panthers.com |accessdate=September 16, 2015}}</ref> On September 7, 2015, Cox was signed to the Panthers' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/WR-Bersin-among-10-set-to-join-practice-squad/85da432b-082b-4471-b40b-8bcd1a0a639e |title=WR Bersin among 10 set to join practice squad |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=September 6, 2015 |website=Panthers.com |accessdate=September 16, 2015}}</ref>
On May 11, 2015, Cox signed with the Carolina Panthers.<ref>{{cite web | title=Rakim Cox signs with the Carolina Panthers | work= vuhoops.com | date= 12 May 2015 | url=http://www.vuhoops.com/villanova-football/2015/5/12/8593837/rakim-cox-signs-with-the-carolina-panthers |accessdate=May 12, 2015}}</ref> On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Panthers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/bcee285e-92df-41f4-96d8-ba007606b705 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808073707/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/bcee285e-92df-41f4-96d8-ba007606b705 |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 8, 2017 |title=Panthers trim roster to 53 |last=Henson |first=Max |date=September 5, 2015 |website=Panthers.com |accessdate=September 16, 2015}}</ref> On September 7, 2015, Cox was signed to the Panthers' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/WR-Bersin-among-10-set-to-join-practice-squad/85da432b-082b-4471-b40b-8bcd1a0a639e |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304202406/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/WR-Bersin-among-10-set-to-join-practice-squad/85da432b-082b-4471-b40b-8bcd1a0a639e |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |title=WR Bersin among 10 set to join practice squad |date=September 6, 2015 |website=Panthers.com |accessdate=September 16, 2015}}</ref>


On February 7, 2016, Cox's Panthers played in [[Super Bowl 50]]. In the game, the Panthers fell to the [[2015 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]] by a score of 24–10.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm|title=Super Bowl 50 – Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers – February 7th, 2016|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|accessdate=7 August 2017}}</ref>
On February 7, 2016, Cox's Panthers played in [[Super Bowl 50]]. In the game, the Panthers fell to the [[2015 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]] by a score of 24–10.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm|title=Super Bowl 50 – Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers – February 7th, 2016|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|accessdate=7 August 2017}}</ref>


On August 30, 2016, Cox was placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers reduce roster to 74|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-reduce-roster-to-74/ba2121e3-9abc-45bc-a419-07da9e184b2b|website=Panthers.com}}</ref> He was waived from injured reserve on September 6, 2016.
On August 30, 2016, Cox was placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers reduce roster to 74|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-reduce-roster-to-74/ba2121e3-9abc-45bc-a419-07da9e184b2b|website=Panthers.com|access-date=2016-08-31|archive-date=2016-09-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902080543/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-reduce-roster-to-74/ba2121e3-9abc-45bc-a419-07da9e184b2b|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was waived from injured reserve on September 6, 2016.


He participated in [[The Spring League]] in 2017.<ref name="Levine">{{cite web | url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2017/04/the-spring-league-announces-training-camp-roster | title=The Spring League Announces Camp Roster | publisher=profootballrumors.com | date=April 9, 2017 | accessdate=July 25, 2017 | author=Levine, Ben | deadurl=bot: unknown | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170726034951/https://www.profootballrumors.com/2017/04/the-spring-league-announces-training-camp-roster | archivedate=July 26, 2017 | df= }}</ref>
He participated in [[The Spring League]] in 2017.<ref name="Levine">{{cite web | url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2017/04/the-spring-league-announces-training-camp-roster | title=The Spring League Announces Camp Roster | publisher=profootballrumors.com | date=April 9, 2017 | accessdate=July 25, 2017 | author=Levine, Ben | url-status=bot: unknown | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170726034951/https://www.profootballrumors.com/2017/04/the-spring-league-announces-training-camp-roster | archivedate=July 26, 2017 }}</ref>


===Saskatchewan Roughriders===
===Saskatchewan Roughriders===
He was signed to the [[Saskatchewan Roughriders]]' practice squad on September 26, 2017.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/ | title=TRANSACTIONS | publisher=cfl.ca/ | accessdate=November 5, 2017 | deadurl=bot: unknown | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171106002500/https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/ | archivedate=November 6, 2017 | df= }}</ref>
He was signed to the [[Saskatchewan Roughriders]]' practice squad on September 26, 2017.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/ | title=TRANSACTIONS | publisher=cfl.ca/ | accessdate=November 5, 2017 | url-status=bot: unknown | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171106002500/https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/ | archivedate=November 6, 2017 }}</ref>

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===Edmonton Eskimos===
In 2018, Cox signed with the [[Edmonton Eskimos]], playing in 3 games.

===Toronto Argonauts===
On August 31, 2018, Cox signed a practice roster agreement with the [[Toronto Argonauts]].

===Cologne Crocodiles===
The [[Cologne Crocodiles]] of the [[German Football League]] announced on January 18, 2020, that they signed Cox for the 2020 season.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.villanova.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/rakim_cox_431942.html Villanova bio]
*[http://www.villanova.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/rakim_cox_431942.html Villanova bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304185137/http://www.villanova.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/rakim_cox_431942.html |date=2016-03-04 }}
*[http://www.miamidolphins.com/team/roster/rakim-cox/626bdf11-6df5-4c26-9cb8-5dcdc4e9998e/ Miami Dolphins bio]
*[http://www.miamidolphins.com/team/roster/rakim-cox/626bdf11-6df5-4c26-9cb8-5dcdc4e9998e/ Miami Dolphins bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150716200911/http://www.miamidolphins.com/team/roster/rakim-cox/626bdf11-6df5-4c26-9cb8-5dcdc4e9998e/ |date=2015-07-16 }}
*[http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/rakim-cox/3eb41e14-9533-4ef4-a37d-1278e6778218/ Carolina Panthers bio]
*[http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/rakim-cox/3eb41e14-9533-4ef4-a37d-1278e6778218/ Carolina Panthers bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906181424/http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/Rakim-Cox/3eb41e14-9533-4ef4-a37d-1278e6778218 |date=2015-09-06 }}


{{2009 Villanova Wildcats football navbox}}
{{2009 Villanova Wildcats football navbox}}
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Latest revision as of 17:12, 5 August 2024

Rakim Cox
No. 77
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1991-02-12) February 12, 1991 (age 33)
San Diego, California
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:San Diego (CA)
College:Villanova
Undrafted:2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at CFL.ca

Rakim Cox (born February 12, 1991) is a former NFL defensive end. He played college football at Villanova University and signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2014.

Early years

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Cox attended San Diego High School where he was Athlete of the Year and selected All-League first-team in 2008 & 2009.

Professional career

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Minnesota Vikings

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On May 11, 2014, Cox signed with the Minnesota Vikings as undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the 2014 NFL draft.[1]

Miami Dolphins

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On August 18, 2014, Cox signed with the Miami Dolphins.[2]

Carolina Panthers

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On May 11, 2015, Cox signed with the Carolina Panthers.[3] On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Panthers.[4] On September 7, 2015, Cox was signed to the Panthers' practice squad.[5]

On February 7, 2016, Cox's Panthers played in Super Bowl 50. In the game, the Panthers fell to the Denver Broncos by a score of 24–10.[6]

On August 30, 2016, Cox was placed on injured reserve.[7] He was waived from injured reserve on September 6, 2016.

He participated in The Spring League in 2017.[8]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

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He was signed to the Saskatchewan Roughriders' practice squad on September 26, 2017.[9]

Edmonton Eskimos

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In 2018, Cox signed with the Edmonton Eskimos, playing in 3 games.

Toronto Argonauts

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On August 31, 2018, Cox signed a practice roster agreement with the Toronto Argonauts.

Cologne Crocodiles

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The Cologne Crocodiles of the German Football League announced on January 18, 2020, that they signed Cox for the 2020 season.

References

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  1. ^ "Rakim Cox Signs Free Agent Contract with Minnesota Vikings". villanova.com. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
  2. ^ "DE Rakim Cox signs with Miami Dolphins". vuhoops.com. August 18, 2014. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  3. ^ "Rakim Cox signs with the Carolina Panthers". vuhoops.com. May 12, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  4. ^ Henson, Max (September 5, 2015). "Panthers trim roster to 53". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2017. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
  5. ^ "WR Bersin among 10 set to join practice squad". Panthers.com. September 6, 2015. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
  6. ^ "Super Bowl 50 – Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers – February 7th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  7. ^ "Panthers reduce roster to 74". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on September 2, 2016. Retrieved August 31, 2016.
  8. ^ Levine, Ben (April 9, 2017). "The Spring League Announces Camp Roster". profootballrumors.com. Archived from the original on July 26, 2017. Retrieved July 25, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  9. ^ "TRANSACTIONS". cfl.ca/. Archived from the original on November 6, 2017. Retrieved November 5, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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