Robert Cobb (American football)
American football player (1957–1995)
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Robert Lewis Cobb (October 12, 1957 – April 9, 1995) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) and United States Football League (USFL).[1] He played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats and Arizona Wildcats before being selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the third round (66th overall pick) of the 1981 NFL draft.[2] Scouting reports praised his size (6–4, 248 pounds) and speed (4.8 in 40-yard dash). He played in the NFL for the Rams (1981), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1982), and Minnesota Vikings (1984).[3]
PositionDefensive end
BornOctober 12, 1957
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
DiedApril 9, 1995 (aged 37)
Wyoming, U.S.
Wyoming, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Born | October 12, 1957 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | April 9, 1995 (aged 37) Wyoming, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 248 lb (112 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Aiken (Cincinnati) | ||||||||
| College | Arizona Cincinnati | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1981: 3rd round, 66th overall pick | ||||||||
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Cobb died in Wyoming on April 9, 1995, of complications from AIDS. He was 37.[4]
