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Jason fox<br />
Tackle<br />
Miami (Fla.) 3rd Year<br />
Ht: 6-6 Wt: 314<br />
Born: 5/2/88 Fort Worth, Texas<br />
Draft: ‘10, R4 (128)-Det<br />
Complete biographical information available on <strong>Detroit</strong>lions.com.<br />
TRANSACTIONS<br />
¾ Placed on the reserve/injured list November 11, 2011.<br />
¾ Drafted by the <strong>Detroit</strong> lions in the fourth round (128th overall) of the<br />
2010 Nfl Draft.<br />
PRO<br />
selected in the fourth round (128th overall) in the 2010 Nfl Draft. fox brings<br />
intelligence and versatility to the offensive line.<br />
¾ enjoyed a successful career at Miami starting in 47 games for the Hurricanes,<br />
ranking third in their history among offensive linemen behind<br />
the 48 registered by Mike sullivan (1987-90) and richard Mercier<br />
(1995-96, 98-99).<br />
¾ saw significant playing time in the season finale <strong>vs</strong>. Minnesota (1/2/11).<br />
<strong>2012</strong>:<br />
¾ inactive for first 13 games of the season.<br />
¾ inactive for first 14 games of the season.<br />
2011: second-year back-up offensive tackle. Placed on injured reserve<br />
November 11, 2011. inactive for the first eight games season.<br />
COLLEGE<br />
fox started 47 games for the Hurricanes, ranking third in their history among<br />
offensive linemen behind the 48 registered by Mike sullivan (1987-90) and<br />
richard Mercier (1995-96, 98-99). The only other Hurricanes with more<br />
starting assignments than fox was safety ed reed (48, 1998-2001) and<br />
defensive tackle William Joseph (50, 1999-2002).<br />
¾ 39 of his starting assignments came at left offensive tackle, with eight<br />
other starts at right tackle during his freshman season.<br />
¾ During his last two seasons serving as team captain, fox recorded<br />
177 knockdowns/key blocks, with 21 touchdown-resulting blocks and<br />
twelve downfield blocks, as he was penalized six times and allowed<br />
just 3.0 quarterback sacks, along with five pressures on the team’s<br />
last 827 pass plays.<br />
¾ Named first team all-aCC and an honorable mention associated Press<br />
all-american in 2009. Two-time aCC offensive lineman of the Week<br />
after wins against oklahoma and Virginia. Helped a Miami offense rack<br />
up 4,549 yards (3,056 passing, 1,493 rushing), which is the most since<br />
the 2004 season (4,593 yards).<br />
¾ one of three team captains in 2008. started 12 of 13 games for the Hurricanes<br />
at left tackle, missing his first career game against Virginia Tech.<br />
¾ scored a rushing touchdown on a tackle-throw-back play against<br />
florida state from five yards out.<br />
¾ in 2007, season-long starter at left tackle, moving over from the right<br />
side during spring practice. started at left tackle against Marshall,<br />
oklahoma, fiU, Texas a&M, Duke, North Carolina, Georgia Tech, florida<br />
state, NC state, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Boston College.<br />
¾ as a freshman in 2006, started the first 11 games of the season and<br />
returned to the starting lineup in the bowl game. Did not allow a sack all<br />
season. started eight games at right tackle and four games at left tackle.<br />
Named first-team freshman all-america by CollegefootballNews.com<br />
and second team by The sporting News and rivals.com. selected to<br />
The sporting News aCC all-freshman team.<br />
¾ Named the team’s offensive rookie of the year. one of eight UM players<br />
who were selected to the 2006 aCC academic football Team.<br />
PERSONAL<br />
Coached by Mike Papas at North Crowley High school. athletic high school<br />
tight end and played offensive line and defensive end as a senior in 2005.<br />
¾ as a junior in 2004, played tight end, catching seven passes for 95 yards.<br />
¾ rated as the No. 16 offensive tackle by rivals.com and No. 24 by<br />
scout.com.<br />
¾ as a tight end, ranked No. 15 by Prepstar, No. 13 by Collegefootballnews.com<br />
and No. 22 by esPN. ranked the No. 13 player on the Dallas<br />
Morning News area Top 100 list.<br />
¾ Graduated in Dec., 2009 with a degree in Marketing.<br />
FOX’S CAREER STATISTICS<br />
Year Tm G S<br />
2010 Det 4 0<br />
2011 Det 0 0<br />
<strong>2012</strong> Det 1 0<br />
Totals 5 0<br />
Postseason<br />
Year Tm G S<br />
2011 Det reserVe/iNJUreD<br />
Totals 0 0<br />
PLayer ProfiLes<br />
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