Derek Cox was drafted No. 73 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2009 NFL Draft out of William & Mary. 63 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 9 · #73 overall
Derek Cox William & Mary Draft
Derek Cox was drafted No. 73 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2009 NFL Draft out of William & Mary. 63 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #73
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 63
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 204th at William & Mary
The pick
How Derek Cox came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
William & Mary
CAA at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 180 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 30.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
63 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 63
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 204th among William & Mary picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1785% of career value
- Final season
- 20134 years after the draft
Around pick 73
Who came off the board on either side of Derek Cox.
Wisconsin
Temple
Alabama
Ball State
Other DB picks from William & Mary
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derek Cox in the 2009 NFL Draft
Derek Cox is a Defensive back out of William & Mary selected No. 73 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2009 NFL Draft. 63 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value William & Mary has produced 16 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Derek Cox drafted?
Derek Cox was selected No. 73 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/derek-cox.
What college did Derek Cox play for?
Derek Cox played college football at William & Mary in the CAA. See every William & Mary draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/william-mary-tribe.
How did Derek Cox's NFL career turn out?
63 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/derek-cox.