Background
Cox was born in Los Angeles, California and graduated from Susan Miller Dorsey High School.
Cox was born in Los Angeles, California and graduated from Susan Miller Dorsey High School.
He attended Arizona State University.
He played professionally for the Los Angeles Rams and the Indianapolis Colts. He was a highly productive receiver in college, finishing his career with 2,353 yards. 1985: 40 catches for 788 yards with 5 Territorial Decoration. 1986: 35 catches for 695 yards with 2 Territorial Decoration. 1987: 42 catches for 870 yards with 5 Territorial Decoration.
Cox was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the first round of the 1988 NFL Draft.
He played professionally for six seasons.
His most productive season was his rookie year, when he caught 28 receptions for 590 yards and five touchdowns. He never lived up to his first-round billing, and was one of the draft choices that was acquired by the Rams that sent Cornelius Bennett to the Buffalo Bills.