Bryan Cox was drafted No. 113 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Western Illinois. 165 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #113
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 165
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 672nd at Western Illinois
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Bryan Cox came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
165 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
- Games played
- 165
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 672nd among Western Illinois picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4161% of career value
- Final season
- 200211 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 113
Who came off the board on either side of Bryan Cox.
Maryland
Michigan
Oklahoma
Washington
Western Illinois in the 1991 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Western Illinois
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bryan Cox in the 1991 NFL Draft
Bryan Cox is a Linebacker out of Western Illinois selected No. 113 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1991 NFL Draft. 165 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value Western Illinois has produced 17 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Bryan Cox drafted?
Bryan Cox was selected No. 113 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/bryan-cox.
What college did Bryan Cox play for?
Bryan Cox played college football at Western Illinois in the OVC-Big South. See every Western Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/western-illinois-leathernecks.
How did Bryan Cox's NFL career turn out?
165 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/bryan-cox.