Johnny Cox (American football)

Johnny Cox
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamFort Lewis
ConferenceRMAC
Record3–29
Biographical details
Born (1972-02-05) February 5, 1972 (age 52)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Alma materFort Lewis College (1994)
University of Texas (2000)
Playing career
1990–1993Fort Lewis
1994Green Bay Packers*
1995Orlando Predators
Position(s)Wide receiver
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1994Fort Lewis (DB)
1995Overland HS (CO) (WR/DB)
1996North Dakota State (GA)
1997–1998Texas (GA)
1999Fort Lewis (OC)
2000–2003North Dakota State (WR/KR)
2004–2007Rex Putnam HS (OR)
2008Holy Cross (ST/WR)
2009Tampa Bay Buccaneers (DQC)
2010Jacksonville Jaguars (OQC)
2011Jacksonville Jaguars (WR)
2012–2013North Carolina A&T (WR/RC)
2014–2021UNC Pembroke (OC)
2022–presentFort Lewis
Head coaching record
Overall3–29 (college)
12–24 (high school)
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
RMAC Offensive player of the Year (1993)
2× First Team All-RMAC (1992–1993)

Johnathan Cox (born February 5, 1972) is an American football coach. He is the head football coach for Fort Lewis College, a position he has held since 2022.[1][2][3] He previously coached for Overland High School, North Dakota State, Texas, Rex Putnam High School,[4] Holy Cross,[5] the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL),[6][7][8] North Carolina A&T,[9] and UNC Pembroke.[10] He played college football for Fort Lewis as a wide receiver and professionally for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL and the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League (AFL).

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Fort Lewis Skyhawks (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) (2022–present)
2022 Fort Lewis 0–10 0–9 10th
2023 Fort Lewis 0–11 0–9 10th
2024 Fort Lewis 3–8 2–7 T–7th
Fort Lewis: 3–29 2–25
Total: 3–29

High school

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Rex Putnam Kingsmen () (2004–2007)
2004 Rex Putnam 4–5 2–5 6th
2005 Rex Putnam 2–7 1–6 8th
2006 Rex Putnam 5–4 2–4 5th
2007 Rex Putnam 1–8 0–6 7th
Fort Lewis: 12–24 5–21
Total: 12–24

References

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  1. ^ "Johnny Cox - Head Coach-Quarterbacks - Staff Directory". Fort Lewis College Athletics. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  2. ^ "FLC Athletics Hall of Famer Johnny Cox tabbed as next Head Football Coach". Fort Lewis College Athletics. July 19, 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  3. ^ Olivas, Cody. "Cox looks to create a positive culture at FLC football". Durango Herald. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  4. ^ Wilson, David. "FLC Athletics Hall of Famer Johnny Cox Named Skyhawks' Head Football Coach". rmacsports.org. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  5. ^ "Johnny Cox - Running Backs / Special Teams Coach - Football Coaches". Holy Cross Athletics. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  6. ^ Crow, Alfie (November 30, 2011). "Jaguars Fire WR Coach Johnny Cox". SB Nation Tampa Bay. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  7. ^ "Cox joins former NDSU coaches in NFL". Jamestown Sun. April 3, 2010. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  8. ^ "Bucs keep cleaning house, fire six assistants". ESPN.com. January 19, 2009. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  9. ^ "Aggies Hire Hester". North Carolina A&T. April 1, 2014. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  10. ^ "Johnny Cox - Football Coach". UNCP Athletics. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
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