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Michael Cox

RB

Michael Cox came into the league as a 7th-round selection (253rd overall) in 2013, drafted out of UMass Amherst; Michigan. His most recent season came in 2014 with NYG, capping a 2-season NFL career. Yards/Carry is his calling card, grading in the 83rd percentile among his peers. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 76 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 222#

College

UMass Amherst; Michigan

Draft

Rd 7, 253rd overall (2013)

Seasons

2013–2014

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
52.6

67th percentile among RBs · limited sample

4 games · 6 touches

Volume×0.1-0.85
Receiving×0.14-0.29
Total EPA×0.24+0.39
Conversion×0.1+0.07
Ball security×0.06+0.12
Yards/carry×0.12+0.62
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.20

2014 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size74▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency66▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry83▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion63▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving39▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security40▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume14▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency54▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2014NYG52.643329
2013NYG34.81143312

Career profile

Michael Cox has appeared in 15 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with NYG.

He has rushed for 76 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 5 passes for 21 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2013 with NYG: 43 yards and 0 touchdowns in 11 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2014 splits

regular season

2014 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 6PHI—48.9
Week 7DAL—48.8
Week 9IND27 rush yds, 0 TD53.8
Week 10SEA6 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD46.1

Michael Cox — common questions

What position does Michael Cox play?
Michael Cox is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Michael Cox played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Michael Cox has played for NYG (2013–2014).
Where did Michael Cox go to college?
Michael Cox played college football at UMass Amherst; Michigan.
When was Michael Cox drafted?
Michael Cox was selected in round 7, 253rd overall, of the 2013 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Michael Cox scored?
Michael Cox has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Michael Cox's ScoutIndex Rating?
Michael Cox rated 52.6 for 2014, the 67th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 7, 2013