THE OFFICIAL ATHLETICS SITE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA LIONS

PREVIOUS: Spent three seasons as a defensive lineman at the Division II level at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina ... Played in 16 games over those three seasons, playing in four in 2023 to obtain a redshirt and then five in 2024 and seven in 2025 ... Recorded 29 tackles with 8.5 for loss, 2.5 sacks, two hurries and one pass breakup in his career ... Helped the Broncos to an 8-3 record in 2023 and 6-4 record in 2025, including a 6-1 record in CIAA play ... Coached by Richard Hayes Jr.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at New Bern High School in North Carolina ... Coached by Torrey Nowell ... Played defensive tackle for the Bears at the Class 4A level ... Led his team to the Class 4A State Championship in 2022 ... Was also a remarkable wrestler for New Bern, winning Wrestler of the Year in his conference and was a top seed at the NCHSAA State Championship ... Finished second place in the entire state in his weight class ... Graduated in 2023.

PERSONAL: Birthday is May 13 ... From New Bern, North Carolina ... Son of Raymond Cox and Katrina Spencer ... Is the oldest of eight siblings — Shamar, Janiya, Carel, Raymond Jr., Josiah, Annie, Kamierie and Karon ... Anticipated major is criminal justice.