Sam Cowart
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| Sam Cowart | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | February 26, 1975 |
| Place of birth | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| College | Florida State |
| NFL Draft | 1998 / Round 2/ Pick 9 |
| Pro Bowls | 2000 |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1998-2001 2002-2004 2005 2006–Present |
Buffalo Bills New York Jets Minnesota Vikings Houston Texans |
Sam Cowart (February 26, 1975, Jacksonville, Florida) is a former NFL linebacker who most recently played for the for the Houston Texans. In 2005 he played for the Minnesota Vikings. Cowart is a one time Pro Bowler being selected in 2000 while playing for the Buffalo Bills.
He was indirectly involved in the Minnesota/Oakland trade that sent Randy Moss to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for linebacker Napolean Harris, a 1st round pick (7th overall) and a 7th round pick. Cowart was then traded by the New York Jets, to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for the 7th round pick that was received from Oakland.
[edit] High School Years
Cowart attended Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Florida, and as a senior football player, he was a Super Prep All-American selection, a USA Today All-America Honorable Mention selection, named the Jacksonville Defensive Player of the Year, and won first team All-State honors, and heleped lead his team to the District Title.
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