Earl Cochran Jr
Earl J. Cochran Jr (born April 19, 1981 in Birmingham) is a professional football defensive end for the Houston Texans. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2003. Cochran has also been a member of the Minnesota Vikings.
High school and college career
Cochran played at Jess Lanier High School in Bessemer. Cochran's father is a Bessemer city councilor. He played college football at Alabama State. During his senior season for the Hornets, Cochran amassed 9.5 sacks, which earned him All-SWAC honors.
Professional career
Green Bay Packers
Despite being undrafted, Cochran signed with the Packers in 2003 and remained with the team until 2004, although he never saw playing time during the regular season.
Minnesota Vikings
Cochran spent training camp with the Minnesota Vikings in 2005 but was released prior to the regular season.
Houston Texans
Cochran saw his first NFL action as a member of the Houston Texans, when he entered into the Texans' 2006 season finale versus the Cleveland Browns and recorded two tackles. Cochran and Bessemer-native Texans teammate DeMeco Ryans returned to Bessemer during the week of Thanksgiving 2008 to give over 400 turkeys to needy families.
External links
References
- Earl Cochran. (November 25, 2008) Wikipedia - accessed November 25, 2008
- Debro, Anita (November 25, 2008) "Bessemer's favorite NFL sons return to distribute free turkeys." The Birmingham News