Aptly nicknamed "The Bull," the success of the Tech tailbacks over the last three years has been the result of the devastating lead blocks executed by Cox as the team's battering ram for a fullback. He rarely gets an opportunity to touch the ball, but relishes his role of punishing defenders as he drives through the rush lanes.

At Red Land High School, Cox was a member of the Rivals.com Pennsylvania Top 50 list, adding All-East Region honors from Prep Star. He was a first-team All-District selection and a Mid-Penn Conference all-star. He was nominated for the Pennsylvania Big 33 all-star game after his three-year career, serving as team captain as a senior.

Cox rushed for 1,326 yards and 18 touchdowns while catching 20 passes for 415 yards in his final season, including a single-game best of 224 yards. He also played linebacker and had 125 tackles with three interceptions.

Cox saw limited action as a true freshman at Georgia Tech. He appeared in nine games, being used strictly as a blocker until he got to carry four times for 15 yards vs. Syracuse in the Champs Sports Bowl. He took over fullback chores, starting 10 of 12 contests as a fullback. He did not get an opportunity to carry the ball, but did catch 13 passes for 72 yards (5.5 avg) while recording one solo tackle.

As a junior, Cox played in 13 games, missing the Duke clash after suffering a concussion vs. North Carolina. He had no rushing attempts, but snared five passes for 53 yards (10.6 avg) and a touchdown. He provided excellent lead blocking for a running attack that ranked second in the Atlantic Coast Conference and averaged 162.43 yards per game.

Cox continued his dominance as a blocker during his senior year. In 13 games, he gained 48 yards on six carries (8.0 avg). He caught 12 passes for 92 yards (7.7 avg) and two solo tackles. He also led the way as Tech won the ACC rushing title with an average of 199.31 yards per game on the ground.

Positives: Wide body type with good thickness, but has only adequate muscle tone and playing strength … Frame can carry additional bulk with no loss in quickness … Has very good hand strength and active hands that let him compensate for not punishing defenders by attacking them, locking on and washing them out of the play … Shows good lock-on ability to wrestle his man to the ground … Hard worker in the weight room and practices and has good command and respect from teammates on the field … Knows what his job is and never complains about a lack of carries … Has good balance and body control out of his stance and into the holes (stops his feet when making contact in the second level, though) … Uses his body well to shield the ball from defenders and is good at settling underneath for the dump-offs and screens … Best when used on controlled routes, as he has the extension ability to catch outside his frame (just a poor route runner, but is good on simple pass plays) … Runs with good forward body lean … When he stays low in his pads, he has very good ability to drive the bull rusher back and widen the rush lanes … Efficient zone blocker who is alert to twists and games … Has a strong anchor to maintain his position when protecting the pocket … Physical face-up blocker who keeps his hands active to combat counter moves … Has a good feel for the defensive coverage schemes and keeps his head on a swivel when protecting the pocket from backside pressure.

Negatives: Has a wide, thick frame, but lacks solid muscle tone and has a soft midsection with short, squatty legs … Not really a physical blocker, but uses his frame and hands well to wrestle defenders away from the ball … Has just adequate speed and marginal burst, resulting in minimal chances to carry the ball … Lacks suddenness coming out of his stance and needs to be more precise running routes, as he tends to drift in his patterns … Has poor change of direction agility or hip swerve to elude defenders after the catch … Is not the type who will simply blow defenders off the line and needs to play with better aggression … Needs to sink his pads better on short area pulls, as defenders can take him off his feet when he gets too tall in his stance … Has a poor feel for the rush lanes and lacks vision as a runner (best when leading through the crease as a blocker) … Gathers too much at the top of his route to be used much in passing situations … When he plays at a low center of gravity, he gets movement, but he mysteriously stops his feet and squats down vs. contact rather than squaring his shoulders and driving through … Loses his balance too much running in space and needs to show better urgency getting into position to neutralize second-level defenders (good on short pulls, but slow feet prevent him from staying with the play) … Has a history of shoulder problems that might need further medical evaluation … Arrested for fleeing the scene of an accident in 2004.

Compares To: VONTA LEACH-Houston … Like Leach, if a team wants a wide body type who can maintain the rush lane and handle short-area pulls, Cox is a nice fit. He will never be confused for Mike Alstott carrying the ball and is just a marginal route runner, but leave him in on short-yardage situations as a blocker or on special teams and you could get a nice end-of-the-roster type out of this camp player.

2000: Diagnosed with ADD (takes Ritalin to control).

2005: Limited in March camp after having right shoulder AC joint surgery.

2006: Held out of contact during spring camp to recover from left shoulder surgery … Sat out the Duke game after suffering a concussion vs. North Carolina (11/11).

Campus: 4.68 in the 40-yard dash … 340-pound bench press … 480-pound squat … 260-pound power clean … 29 ½-inch vertical jump … 8'2" broad jump … 30 5/8-inch arm length … 9 5/8-inch hands … Right-handed … 22/43 Wonderlic score.

Combine: Did not receive an invitation.

Attended Red Land (New Cumberland, Pa.) High School, playing football for head coach Frank Gay … Member of the Rivals.com Pennsylvania Top 50 list, adding All-East Region honors from Prep Star … First-team All-District selection and a Mid-Penn Conference all-star … Nominated for the Pennsylvania Big 33 all-star game after his three-year career, serving as team captain as a senior … Rushed for 1,326 yards and 18 touchdowns while catching 20 passes for 415 yards in his final season, including a single-game best of 224 yards … Also played linebacker and had 125 tackles with three interceptions.

Management major … Son of Brenda and Dr. Lawrence Cox … Born Michael Lawrence Cox on 7/11/85 … Resides in Lewisberry, Pennsylvania.