Bryan Cox Jr.

Bryan Cox, Jr. (born June 25, 1994) is an American football defensive end for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida.

High school career
A three-star prospect according to ESPN, Scout.com and Rivals.com. Rated the No. 66 player in the state of Florida and the No. 37 strongside defensive end in the country by Rivals.com.

College career
After playing a reserve role as a freshman (eight games, five tackles, two sacks), he won a starting job in 2014 (29 tackles, six for loss, four sacks). Despite having hip surgery after the regular season that year, Cox came back to start 12 games as a junior, setting career highs in tackles (45), tackles for loss (10.5), and forced fumbles (two). Also, finishing the year one sack short of a new career high. Injuries limited his effectiveness in 2016, allowing him to only make 19 tackles (2.5 for loss, 0.5 sack) in 11 games.

Professional career
Cox signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent following the 2017 NFL Draft. He was waived on September 2, 2017 and signed to the Panthers' practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on September 30, 2017.

Personal life
He is the son of three-time Pro Bowler linebacker Bryan Cox.