He played college football at Michigan State, and signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2017.
He averaged 18 points per game his junior season, earning All-Conference honors.
He played in 51 games, starting 25, during his college career, recording 91 solo tackles, 75 tackle assists, 1 sack, 14 pass breakups, 4 interceptions, 1 forced fumbled, 2 fumble recoveries and 2 touchdowns.
He graduated from Michigan State in May 2016 with a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies in social science.
[2] Cox signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017.
[6] On September 3, 2018, Cox was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad.
[13] Cox signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL on January 15, 2021.