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Eagles Trade Up For Fletcher Cox
The Eagles moved up in the draft to select Fletcher Cox from Mississippi State.
Cox joins a talented Eagles' defensive line rotation
Cox is expected to be a great fit in Jim Washburn's defensive schemes
Commissioner Roger Goodell poses with Cox at Radio City Music Hall
Cox is a college teammate of Eagles linebacker Jamar Chaney
Fletcher Cox is a 6-4, 298-pound defensive tackle
Cox, 21, is from Yazoo City, MS
Cox ran an impressive time of 4.81 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine
Cox was a 1st team All-SEC performer in 2011
Cox was available for the Eagles when the Kansas City Chiefs selected Dontari Poe from Memphis at no. 11
Fletcher was a starter for 2.5 seasons at Mississippi State
Cox was named SEC defensive lineman of the week four times in 2011
The Eagles traded picks 15, 114 and 172 to Seattle to move up to no. 12
Cox recorded 58 tackles and 5 sacks in 2011
