Fletcher Cox, an American football defensive tackle with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League, was born on December 13, 1990. (NFL).

The Eagles selected him in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft after he played college football for Mississippi State. Cox won the Super Bowl and was chosen six times for the Pro Bowl.

Cox was chosen to participate in the Mississippi-Alabama High School All-Star game and was named an All-American by Pro Football Weekly as a junior and senior.

He was regarded as the No. 5 weak-side defensive end in the nation and the No. 2 prospect in the state of Mississippi by Rivals.com and Scout.com, earning him a four-star recruiting rating. Over scholarship offers from LSU, Alabama, Auburn, and Ole Miss, he chooses MSU.

Fletcher Cox Parent: Meet Fletcher Cox’s mother Melissa Cox Bright?

Melissa Cox is the mother of Fletcher Cox and Shaddrick Cox. Apparently, she raised them both singlehandedly.

Much isn’t known about Melissa Cox as she prefers to keep her personal details out of the limelight.

Fletcher often expresses how grateful he is to his mother, who made many sacrifices to ensure he and his brother had the best life and a comfortable environment to achieve their dreams.