He played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils.
Cox was born in Los Angeles, California and graduated from Susan Miller Dorsey High School.
He was a highly productive receiver in college, finishing his career with 2,353 yards.
Cox was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the first round of the 1988 NFL draft.
[4] His most productive season was his rookie year, when he caught 28 receptions for 590 yards and five touchdowns.