Eli Cox is a former collegiate football center who played for the Kentucky Wildcats at the University of Kentucky from 2019 to 2024. After the 2024 season, he received and accepted an invitation to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. At the combine, Cox ran the 40-yard dash in 5.02 seconds, recorded a 32.5-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-1 broad jump, and completed the 20-yard shuttle in 4.58 seconds, according to NFL’s official website.
Cox redshirted in 2019 and played in eight games as a reserve in 2020. In 2021, he started nine games at right guard before a hand injury. In 2022, he started all 13 games at center. In 2023, he was named Second-Team All-SEC, starting three games at right guard and ten at center. In 2024, he earned Third-Team All-SEC honors while starting all 12 games at center. Before joining the Kentucky Wildcats, he played high school football at West Jessamine High School. (via NFL’s official website)
Eli Cox's Hometown
Eli Cox’s hometown is Nicholasville, Kentucky, USA, according to NFL's official website.
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Eli Cox's Birthplace
Eli Cox was reportedly born in Nicholasville, Kentucky, USA, on October 19, 2000.
Eli Cox's Nationality
Eli Cox holds American nationality and citizenship, as per NFL's official website.
FAQs on Eli Cox
A. Yes, Eli Cox is married to his wife Lauryn Willis Cox, as of April 2025.
A. Eli Cox attended West Jessamine High School.
A. No, Eli Cox does not have children, as of April 2025.
A. Eli Cox plays as a football center.
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