Fletcher Cox was drafted No. 12 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State. 188 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 95 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 12 · #12 overall
Fletcher Cox Mississippi State Draft
Fletcher Cox was drafted No. 12 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State. 188 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 95 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #12
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 188
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 953rd at Mississippi State
- Pro Bowls
- 6
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Fletcher Cox came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 298 lbs
- Hometown
- Yazoo City, MS
- Pre-draft board
- No. 7 prospect95.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
188 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 95 career approximate value
- Games played
- 188
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 953rd among Mississippi State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 95100% of career value
- Final season
- 202311 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 12
Who came off the board on either side of Fletcher Cox.
South Carolina · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Memphis · 2× Pro Bowl
Notre Dame
LSU
Mississippi State in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Mississippi State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Chris Jones
DT · KC · 2016
Mississippi State · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#19
Jeffery Simmons
DT · TEN · 2019
Mississippi State · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#152
Antonio Johnson
DT · TEN · 2007
Mississippi State
#137
Ronald Fields
DT · SF · 2005
Mississippi State
#93
Willie Blade
DT · DAL · 2001
Mississippi State
#123
Cameron Young
DT · SEA · 2023
Mississippi State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Fletcher Cox in the 2012 NFL Draft
Fletcher Cox is a Defensive tackle out of Mississippi State selected No. 12 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2012 NFL Draft. 188 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 95 career approximate value Mississippi State has produced 113 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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 Fletcher Cox drafted?
Fletcher Cox was selected No. 12 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/fletcher-cox.
What college did Fletcher Cox play for?
Fletcher Cox played college football at Mississippi State in the SEC. See every Mississippi State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mississippi-state-bulldogs.
How did Fletcher Cox's NFL career turn out?
188 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 95 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/fletcher-cox.