Randall Cobb (Green Bay Packers Photo)
Former UK standout Randall Cobb will be inducted into the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame June 23. He has been an NFL receiver now for 11 years and is signed for one more season in Green Bay. Cobb has always said his goal was to play 12 years in the NFL. He has two young sons and has made it clear he would like to spend more time with them but a big 2022 season could alter his plans.
The former UK star had just 28 receptions last season, his fewest since 2011, but five went for touchdowns, his most TD catches since 2015.
He has been friends with Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers a long time and if Rodgers is back with the Packers, the odds of Green Bay keeping him on the roster increase.
Cobb was with the Packers until 2019 when he played for Dallas and he played for Houston in 2020 before rejoining the Packers in 2021.
“Sometimes you take things for granted and you’re reminded, and sometimes it’s too late,” Cobb said during a conference call about his Hall of Fame induction. “I thought that ship had sailed (with the Packers) and I would never have the opportunity to put the green and gold on again.
“Being able to be back there this past year, it was a reminder for me of what makes that place so special. I’m thankful to be there.”
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Great for the kid as he was a all-time UK great. Who are the others going in ?
Just looked it up. The others are Steve Ortmayer, Elbie Nichel, George Wilson, Reggie Swinter and Lee Calland.
As a Steelers fan, I wasn’t happy when they passed him up in the first round. The Packers took him in the second round. The rest is history. Very deserving. One of my all time favorites.
SAme here on favorite player JIm
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