Name: Avante Cox
School: Southern Illinois University
Position: WR/PR
Height: 5-10
Weight: 180
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
My main goal coming back for my last year was to win a Conference Championship and National Championship. Personal goal was to break 1,000 receiving yards.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
I would love to believe my teammates and coaches would say I am an unselfish type of player and will do whatever it takes to get a team win.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
When watching film on upcoming opponents I like to see the DBs normal tendencies are on base downs, then what they do differently when they need a stop or are down in the game. When I watch film back I like to watch the good plays and see what I could have done better for more production in the future.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
What separates me from other prospects is my speed and knowledge of the game. Knowing what coverage a defense is in helps you play faster. I can also play special teams.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
I am working with agent Christian Kranz and Training at Grossetti Performance with Terry Grossetti to improve my 40, 5-10-5 times and vertical. Also put on some weight to get stronger.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
Some on the field strengths I bring is I am going to give everything to any organization I am a part of if I’m playing wide receiver or on special teams. I love to block and see others succeed because of the play I made on the edge for them. Off the field I plan on giving back to the less fortunate. Especially around the holidays.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
I know I can play at the next level and being a diamond in the rough I’m ready to prove it. Injured or not you are getting everything I have and more. I made it where I am today because of the standards I hold myself to.