Rakim Cox (born February 12, 1991) is a former NFL

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. He played

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and signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2014.

Early years

Cox attended

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where he was Athlete of the Year and selected All-League first-team in 2008 & 2009.

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

On May 11, 2014, Cox signed with the

as undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the

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Miami Dolphins

On August 18, 2014, Cox signed with the

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Carolina Panthers

On May 11, 2015, Cox signed with the Carolina Panthers. On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Panthers. On September 7, 2015, Cox was signed to the Panthers' practice squad. On February 7, 2016, Cox's Panthers played in

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. In the game, the Panthers fell to the

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by a score of 24–10. On August 30, 2016, Cox was placed on injured reserve. He was waived from injured reserve on September 6, 2016. He participated in

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in 2017.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

He was signed to the

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' practice squad on September 26, 2017.

Edmonton Eskimos

In 2018, Cox signed with the

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, playing in 3 games.

Toronto Argonauts

On August 31, 2018, Cox signed a practice roster agreement with the

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Columbus Destroyers

Cox was assigned to the

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of the

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on July 9, 2019.

Cologne Crocodiles

The

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of the

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announced on January 18, 2020, that they signed Cox for the 2020 season.

References

External links

Villanova bio

Miami Dolphins bio

Carolina Panthers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Cox, Rakim 1991 births Living people Players of American football from San Diego Players of Canadian football from San Diego American football defensive ends Canadian football defensive linemen Villanova Wildcats football players Minnesota Vikings players Miami Dolphins players Carolina Panthers players The Spring League players Saskatchewan Roughriders players Edmonton Elks players Toronto Argonauts players Columbus Destroyers players San Diego High School alumni German Football League players