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Member of Coach Kill's Leadership Council. 2008: Appeared in all 13 games, and made eight starts. Team's top returning pass catcher totaled 16 receptions for 126 yards and one touchdown. Twice named offensive skill player of the week (Indiana State, Ball State). Blocked a punt versus Bowling Green (10-25) that allowed NIU to obtain possession at the BGSU 37-yard line, and eventually kick the game-winning field goal with 12 seconds left. Set career-bests with three catches against Tennessee (10-4) and Ball State (11-5). All three catches against the Volunteers resulted in first downs. Totaled 36 yards, with a 17-yard reception, in that game. Racked-up 15 yards versus the Cardinals. Made two catches, including a three-yard touchdown grab, against Miami (10-11). Made one catch for a career-high 24-yard gain in the Toledo game (10-18). Caught two passes for 21 yards and one first down against Western Michigan (9-6). Made at least one catch in nine games. 2007: Appeared in 10 games as a true freshman, primarily on special teams as a member of the kickoff coverage unit. Caught two passes for 19 yards on the season. Totaled five tackles, two solo, as a rookie. Started at wide receiver at Wisconsin (10-20). Caught one pass for a season-long 12 yards in that game. Made one catch for seven yards at Central Michigan (9-29). High School: Named to the second team Illinois High School Football Coaches Association All-State squad as a senior and earned honorable mention recognition on the Chicago Tribune's All-State list. A first team all-area choice by the Daily Southtown and the Chicago Sun-Times in 2006. Member of the Sun-Times' Area Top 100 list. Recognized as a first team all-conference selection. Led the Meteors to the conference title and Class 6A playoffs as a senior. Picked up all-conference and all-area honors as a junior. Caught 43 passes for 723 yards and eight touchdowns in 2006. Grabbed 42 passes for 805 yards, a 19.1-yard average, with 10 TDs as a junior. In his final two seasons, caught 85 passes for 1,528 yards and 18 touchdowns. Blocked six kicks and returned three of those for scores. A three-year starter at receiver for T.F. North. Also lettered in basketball and track and field. Personal: Born June 19, 1989. Son of Linda and Jason Cox. Enjoys history and admires Marvin Harrison. Accountancy major. COX'S CAREER STATISTICS
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