Antonio Cochran facts for kids

Antonio Desez Cochran, born on June 21, 1976, is a former American football player. He played for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). The NFL is the biggest professional football league in the United States. Antonio was chosen by a team in the 1999 NFL draft. This is a special event where professional teams pick new players.

Antonio Cochran: A Football Journey

Antonio Cochran had an interesting path to becoming a professional football player. He showed his athletic skills in both high school and college.

Early Life and High School Football

Antonio Cochran grew up in Montezuma, Georgia. He went to Macon County High School there. During his time in high school, he played football and showed great promise.

College Years and Sports

After high school, Antonio first went to Middle Georgia College. He played football there. Later, he transferred to the University of Georgia. At the University of Georgia, he played for the Georgia Bulldogs football team. He was a strong defensive player for them. In 1998, he was named to the Second-team All-SEC. This means he was one of the best players in his college football conference.

Playing in the NFL

Antonio Cochran was selected in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL draft. This was a big step towards his dream of playing professional football. He was the 115th player chosen overall that year.

He started his NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks. He played for the Seahawks from 1999 to 2004. As a defensive end, his job was to stop the opposing team's offense. He would try to tackle players and sack the quarterback.

In 2005, Antonio played for the Arizona Cardinals. He finished his professional football career after that season. Over his seven years in the NFL, he made 201 total tackles. He also had 15.5 sacks and forced 5 fumbles.