Fletcher Cox was an American football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He played from 2012-2023 before announcing his retirement in 2024. He was drafted 12th overall by the Eagles in the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Mississippi State. Cox is a Super Bowl champion and has been selected to the Pro Bowl five times. He has also been selected first team all-pro once and second-team all-pro three times.