Randall Cobb is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for over a decade. He was born on August 22, 1990, in Maryville, Tennessee, and attended the University of Kentucky, where he played college football for the Wildcats.
Cobb began his professional career in 2011 when he was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the NFL Draft. He quickly established himself as a versatile and dynamic player, capable of playing multiple positions on the field. In his rookie season, he recorded 25 receptions for 375 yards and one touchdown, and also returned a kickoff for a touchdown.
Over the next few years, Cobb continued to improve and became one of the most reliable and consistent receivers in the league. He was a key part of the Packers' offense, helping them win the NFC North division title in 2012, 2013, and 2014. In 2014, he had his best season yet, recording 91 receptions for 1,287 yards and 12 touchdowns.
In 2015, Cobb signed a four-year, $40 million contract extension with the Packers, making him one of the highest-paid receivers in the league. However, he struggled with injuries over the next few seasons and was unable to replicate his previous success. In 2018, he was released by the Packers and signed with the Dallas Cowboys.
Cobb spent one season with the Cowboys before being traded to the Houston Texans in 2019. He had a solid season with the Texans, recording 55 receptions for 828 yards and three touchdowns. However, he was released by the team in 2020 due to salary cap issues.
In 2020, Cobb returned to the Packers on a one-year deal. He had a productive season, recording 38 receptions for 441 yards and six touchdowns. However, the Packers were unable to make it to the Super Bowl, losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Championship game.
In March 2021, Cobb was traded to the Texans once again, reuniting with former Packers teammate Aaron Rodgers. However, he was released by the Texans in August 2021 and signed with the Packers once again. He played in six games for the team before being placed on injured reserve in November 2021.
Overall, Cobb had a successful career in the NFL, recording 6,120 receiving yards and 47 touchdowns over 11 seasons. He was a three-time Pro Bowler and won a Super Bowl with the Packers in 2011.
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