Towson University Athletics

Second-year performer who saw action as a true freshman in 2008 ... competing for playing time at inside linebacker position ... hard-hitting tackler who brings speed and quickness to the Tiger defense ... could also contribute on special teams ... did very well in the Spring ... made three tackles in the 2009 Spring Game.

2008 SEASON: Appeared in six games, all as a reserve ... missed final five games of season with ankle injury ... made college debut in Tigers’ 21-16 win over Navy ... had one tackle at Coastal Carolina ... made two tackles against Northeastern ... suffered injury in Tigers’ Homecoming win over Rhode Island and missed the rest of the season.

AT LINGANORE HIGH SCHOOL: Highly-regarded linebacker who earned second team All-State honors as a senior … named first team All-Monocacy Valley League three years in a row … honored as Monocacy Valley Athletic League Defensive Player of the Year ... helped the Lancers post a 9-2 record as a senior … made 129 tackles as a senior with 12 tackles for lost yardage and six quarterback sacks … finished career with 332 tackles and two interceptions for Coach Rick Conner … named to All-Frederick County team three times … earned All-Area notice three times … led the Lancers to the state playoffs three years in a row … named honorable mention All-State twice … served as the Lancers’ place kicker as a sophomore, earning second team all-league honors by converting 25 of 28 extra point attempts ... also competed for the Lancers’ baseball team and wrestling squad.

PERSONAL: Has one brother and two sisters ... career goal is to become a physical therapist ... had summer job working at Sheetz gas station ... lists God as someone he admires most ... favorite athlete is Brian Urlacher of the Chicago Bears ... lists Arnold Schwarzenager as his favorite actor ... lists "The Bible" as his favorite book ... favorite movie is "300" ... enjoys eating barbecue ribs ... hobbies include weightlifting and snowboarding ... father is a graduate of the University of Virginia who works as Certified Public Accountant ... mother graduated from the University of Texas ... son of Todd and Patricia Cox ... born on November 25, 1990 in Frederick, Md.