Eli Cox is a 6'4", 311-pound interior offensive lineman from Nicholasville, Kentucky, who has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft following a distinguished career at the University of Kentucky. A four-year starter with 47 career starts, Cox played both center and right guard, earning All-SEC honors in each of his final two seasons. In 2024, he was named to the All-SEC Coaches’ Third Team after starting all 12 games at center, allowing only one sack for the entire season and grading out at 76 percent with a 99 percent assignment accuracy . His leadership was recognized with two team captain selections, and he was inducted into the Frank G. Ham Society of Character for his commitment to academic excellence, athletic participation, personal development, career preparation, and serving as a role model .
Cox's athleticism was highlighted at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, where he posted a 9.97 Relative Athletic Score (RAS), ranking third among all centers evaluated since 1987 . His combine performance included a 5.02-second 40-yard dash, a 32.5-inch vertical jump, and a 9'1" broad jump, showcasing his speed, agility, and explosiveness. While Cox excels in run blocking, particularly on combo and double-team blocks, and demonstrates strong spatial awareness in pass protection, he has areas to refine, such as lateral quickness and anchoring against power rushers. Projected as a developmental prospect with starting potential, Cox is expected to be selected in the mid-to-late rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft.
