Former NFL Pro Bowl WR Randall Cobb joins SEC Network to kickstart next phase of his football career

Randall Cobb announced his retirement on Thursday, after playing 13 seasons in the NFL. The former Pro Bowl wideout also said that he will be joining the SEC Network as a college football studio analyst, heading into his next chapter after hanging up his cleats.

"I am incredibly excited to be coming home to the SEC with this new role," Cobb said in a statement. "The level of greatness this conference provides year after year is unmatched -- I cannot wait to return to the conference family with this SEC Network crew."

Cobb played three years of college football at Kentucky, a team that competes in the Southeastern Conference. He is likely to fit in well as an SEC analyst, having come through the conference himself.

During his time at Kentucky from 2008 to 2010, Cobb played four games as a quarterback in his freshman year. For the next two seasons, the Wildcats used him as a wideout and running back.

Cobb finished his collegiate career with 2,974 all-purpose yards and 35 total touchdowns. He earned two First-Team All-SEC honors.

A glimpse into Randall Cobb's NFL career

Former New York Jets WR Randall Cobb (Image Credits - IMAGN)

The Green Bay Packers selected Randall Cobb in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft. He played eight years with the Packers and was one of quarterback Aaron Rodgers' favorite targets.

Ahead of the 2019 season, Cobb joined the Dallas Cowboys. He played in Dallas for one season before signing for the Houston Texans in 2020.

Cobb returned to Green Bay in 2021 and played two years for the team in his second stint. He joined the New York Jets for the 2023 season and called it quits after one year with the Green Gang.

Across his NFL career, Cobb racked up 7,624 receiving yards and 54 touchdowns on 630 receptions across 166 games. The wideout also earned a selection into the 2011 NFL All-Rookie Team and a Pro Bowl honor in 2014.