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Reggie Cobb

Cobb with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1995
No. 33, 34, 32, 28
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	(1968-07-07)July 7, 1968 Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
Died:	April 20, 2019(2019-04-20) (aged 50) Santa Clara, California, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school:	Knoxville (TN) Central
College:	Tennessee
NFL Draft:	1990 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30
Career history
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1990–1993) Green Bay Packers (1994) Jacksonville Jaguars (1995) New York Jets (1996)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards: 3,743 Yards per rush: 3.5 Rushing touchdowns: 25 Receptions: 123 Receiving Yards: 949 Receiving touchdowns: 2 Player stats at NFL.com

Reginald John Cobb (born July 7, 1968 – died April 20, 2019) was a professional American football player. He was a talented running back who played for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL).

Reggie was chosen in the second round of the 1990 NFL Draft. He started his NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His best season was in 1992, when he ran for over 1,000 yards and scored nine touchdowns. Later, he was part of the very first team for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Before joining the NFL, Cobb played college football at the University of Tennessee. In his first year there, he led his conference in touchdowns.

High School Football Star

Reggie Cobb was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He played football for four years at Central High School. In his senior year, he was an amazing player. He ran for 1,141 yards and scored 13 touchdowns. On average, he gained 6.7 yards every time he carried the ball. He also returned 13 kickoffs for 305 yards and scored another touchdown.

Because of his great performance, he was named to the Nashville Banner Elite 11. He was also ranked as the third best recruit in Tennessee by the Knoxville News Sentinel. Besides football, Reggie was also a strong athlete in track and field. He won the state championship in the long jump and placed fifth in the 100-meter dash.

College Football Career

In 1986, Reggie Cobb joined the Tennessee Volunteers football team. He was part of a very strong group of new players. These included future NFL stars like Alvin Harper and Antone Davis. Reggie spent his first year as a "redshirt" player, which means he practiced with the team but didn't play in games. This allowed him to gain experience and save a year of eligibility.

In 1987, Reggie started playing in games. In his very first game, he ran for 138 yards against Iowa. He scored three touchdowns against Mississippi State. He also had a big game against Auburn, scoring the game-tying touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Reggie continued to have impressive games, scoring multiple touchdowns against teams like California, Georgia Tech, and Louisville.

Reggie finished his first college season with an amazing 1,197 rushing yards. He also had a school record of 1,721 all-purpose yards. His 20 touchdowns (17 rushing and 3 receiving) tied a record for his conference. He was named the MVP of the 1988 Peach Bowl after running for 146 yards and two touchdowns against Indiana.

In the 1988 season, Reggie faced some challenges. He missed several games due to an ankle injury. This caused his rushing yards to drop to 547. However, he still had a career-high 182 rushing yards in a game against Duke.

In 1989, Reggie faced some difficulties that led to a temporary suspension from the team. After working through these issues, he was able to rejoin his teammates. He played alongside another rising star, Chuck Webb, forming a powerful running back duo known as "Cobb-Webb." Reggie had a huge game against Auburn, running for 225 yards and a 79-yard touchdown. However, Reggie faced further challenges and was later dismissed from the team before the end of the 1989 season.

During his time at Tennessee, Reggie Cobb ran for 2,360 yards and 26 touchdowns. He also caught 33 passes for 360 yards and three touchdowns. His 1,197 rushing yards in 1987 is still one of the top single-season totals in school history. His 2,360 career rushing yards ranks among the top ten all-time at the school.

Playing in the NFL

After his college career, Reggie Cobb was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1990. In his first NFL game, he ran for 43 yards and scored a touchdown against the Detroit Lions. His first game with over 100 rushing yards came in 1991, when he gained 139 yards and scored three touchdowns.

Reggie's best NFL season was in 1992. He had four games where he rushed for over 100 yards. He finished that season with an impressive 1,171 rushing yards and nine touchdowns. After the 1993 season, he left the Buccaneers.

In 1994, Cobb signed with the Green Bay Packers. He helped the team's running game improve. He scored a touchdown on a 37-yard pass from quarterback Brett Favre against the Philadelphia Eagles. He also had strong rushing performances against the Detroit Lions and Chicago. Reggie played in the postseason with the Packers, helping them win a game against Detroit.

In 1995, Reggie was chosen by the new Jacksonville Jaguars team in the NFL Expansion Draft. However, he was released by the team after just one game. In 1996, he signed with the New York Jets, where he mostly played as a backup. He was released by the Jets in 1997.

NFL Career Statistics

After Playing Football

After his NFL career, Reggie Cobb became a scout for football teams. A scout helps find new talented players. He started working for the Washington Redskins in 2001. Then, he spent six years as a scout for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

In 2009, he joined the San Francisco 49ers as a scout. In 2011, he was recognized for his great work and was named the NFC (National Football Conference) scout of the year.

In July 2011, Reggie Cobb was honored by being inducted into the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame. Reggie Cobb passed away in Santa Clara, California, on April 20, 2019, at the age of 50. He died from a heart attack.