Jaguars 3rd round pick Derek Cox

Derek Cox is little known to the media because of the school he played for-William and Mary. This caused him to be a surprise on draft day. The Jaguars claiming to have stuck to the top of their draft board, drafted the unknown wonder after a trade with the Patriots. The trade cost the Jaguars thier 2009 7th round pick and 2010 2nd round pick. Before you complain, this is a good thing. The Jaguars save salary cap room by paying next years 2nd rounder this years 3rd round money and they draft a guy that they feel is a 2nd round pick, on any draft. Remember, Gene Smith (GM) knows what hes doing. Just sit back and enjoy the show. We are fans for a reason.

Cox's Measurables:
6'1"
180 lb.'s
4.39 40 yard dash
11' 8" Broad Jump
36.5" Vertical Leap

Virginia Gazette Article:
The 6-foot-1 cornerback was a three-year starter for coach Jimmye Laycock. He compiled 172 career tackles and finished with nine interceptions and 20 pass breakups.

During his pro-day workout, Cox ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash and posted a 36-1/2-inch vertical nearly reached 12 feet in the broad jump.

Terry McDonough, the Jaguars director of player personnel, was even more impressed with what he saw on film.

"I watched every game tape in which he played and I think he is really, really good, “McDonough told Jaguars.com. “When you put Derek Cox’s tape on, you go, ‘Whoa!’.”

The Jaguars weren’t the only team interested in Cox’s services. The Washington Redskins, Cincinnati Bengals, Atlanta Falcons, St. Louis Rams, New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers were all very high on the W&M corner.

“You do not give next year’s [No. 2 pick] if you don’t think that guy will be a starter,” McDonough said. “We said we believe our eyes. If he’s not a starter at sometime over the next two years, we made a mistake.”




Derek Cox Highlights:
Punt Return
Pick 6
Big Hit
INT
Tackle
Tackle for Loss
Amazing Steal!
Low Tackle
Back-Jump to Block Pass
Another Pick 6

Interview:
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Thanks to Adam Stites for the links!

I'm not gonna lie, Im excited to see what he can do.

-Brandon Clark