Curome Cox

Curome Cox (born February 28, 1981) is an American football coach and former player who is the defensive backs coach and defensive passing game coordinator for the Virginia Cavaliers, a position he has held since 2022. He played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins and was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2004.

Cox was also a member of the Denver Broncos, Houston Texans and New Orleans Saints.

Early life Curome attended Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C., before moving onto the Maryland Terrapins.

Professional career

Denver Broncos Cox made an interception against the San Diego Chargers in the final regular season game. Due to injuries, Curome Cox has been thrust into the spotlight as a starting safety on the vaunted Broncos defense, next to John Lynch. On November 6, 2007, the Broncos released him.

Houston Texans He signed with the Houston Texans on November 13. The Texans released him on June 13, 2008.

New Orleans Saints On July 30, 2008, Cox was signed by the New Orleans Saints.