Robert Cobb (American football)

Robert Lewis Cobb (October 12, 1957 – April 9, 1995) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) and United States Football League (USFL).^[1] He played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats and Arizona Wildcats before being selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the third round (66th overall pick) of the 1981 NFL draft.^[2] Scouting reports praised his size (6–4, 248 pounds) and speed (4.8 in 40-yard dash). He played in the NFL for the Rams (1981), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1982), and Minnesota Vikings (1984).^[3]

Robert Cobb

Quilt in memory of Cobb
No. 97, 67, 63, 72, 74
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1957-10-12)October 12, 1957 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Died:	April 9, 1995(1995-04-09) (aged 37) Wyoming, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:	Aiken (Cincinnati)
College:	Arizona Cincinnati
NFL draft:	1981: 3rd round, 66th pick
Career history
Los Angeles Rams (1981) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1982) Chicago Blitz (1983) Washington Federals (1983-1984) Minnesota Vikings (1984)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 11 Games started: 1 Sacks: 1.0 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Cobb died in Wyoming on April 9, 1995, of complications from AIDS. He was 37.^[4]