Earl Cochran, Jr (born April 19, 1981) is a former American football defensive end. He was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played

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. Cochran was also a member of the Amsterdam Admirals, Minnesota Vikings,

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, 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

in 2003. 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 prior to the 2004 season.

Minnesota Vikings

Cochran spent training camp with the Minnesota Vikings in 2005 but was released prior to the regular season. In week 7 of the 2005 season Earl was brought back as a member of the Vikings practice squad.

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

, when he entered into the Texans' 2006 season finale versus the Cleveland Browns and recorded two tackles and two quarterback pressures.

Amsterdam Admirals (NFL Europe)

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.

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Cochran, Earl Players of American football from Birmingham, Alabama American football linebackers American football defensive ends American football defensive tackles Alabama State Hornets football players Green Bay Packers players Amsterdam Admirals players Minnesota Vikings players Houston Texans players Sacramento Mountain Lions players 1981 births Living people