Earl Cochran

Earl Cochran Jr (born April 19, 1981) is a former American football defensive end.^[2] He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Alabama State.

Earl Cochran

No. 94, 99, 60, 96, 98[1]
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1981-04-19) April 19, 1981 (age 44) Bessemer, Alabama, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	287 lb (130 kg)
Career information
High school:	Bessemer (AL) Lanier
College:	Alabama State
NFL draft:	2003: undrafted
Career history
Green Bay Packers (2003) Amsterdam Admirals (2005) Minnesota Vikings (2005)* Amsterdam Admirals (2006) Houston Texans (2006–2008) California Redwoods (2009)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-SWAC (2001) Second-team All-SWAC (2002)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 45 Sacks: 3.0 Forced fumbles: 1 Fumble recoveries: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Cochran was also a member of the Amsterdam Admirals, Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans, and California Redwoods.

College career

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 Green Bay Packers in 2003.^[3] During the 2003 preseason Earl suffered season-ending shoulder surgery and was placed on Injured Reserve, which eventually led to his release from the Packers on July 23, 2004.^[4]

Amsterdam Admirals (first stint)

Cochran played in 10 games, starting two, for the Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe during the 2005 NFL Europe season.^[1]

Minnesota Vikings

Cochran signed with the Minnesota Vikings on June 20, 2005, but was released prior to the regular season on September 3, 2005.^[4] In week 7 of the 2005 season Earl was brought back as a member of the Vikings practice squad. He was released several days later.^[4]

Amsterdam Admirals (second stint)

In the spring of 2006, Cochran was the starting left defensive end for the NFL Europe Amsterdam Admirals. He started 9 of 10 games and recorded 42 tackles, 9 assists and 5.0 sacks. His 51 total tackles and 5 sacks led the Admirals defense. He led the club to World Bowl XIV eventually losing to the Frankfurt Galaxy, 22–7.

Houston Texans

In June 2006 Cochran signed a contract with the Houston Texans, but was released following the final preseason game. Later in week 11 of the 2006 season Cochran was re-signed as a member of the Texans practice squad. In week 16 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 and two quarterback pressures.^[5] He became a free agent after the 2008 season.^[4]

California Redwoods

Cochran played in five games, starting four, for the California Redwoods of the United Football League in 2009.^[1]