Randall Cobb retires: Former Kentucky WR shares his excitement to kickstart new gig at SEC Network

Former Kentucky Wildcat wide receiver Randall Cobb has announced his retirement from the NFL. He has been hired to join the SEC Network.

Cobb played college football at Kentucky from 2008 until 2010 and was a star receiver for the Wildcats in his final year. He was drafted in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft and spent the last 13 seasons in the league.

After a solid NFL career, Cobb announced his retirement and will now be joining the SEC Network. The wide receiver will be a part of "SEC Now" and "Out of Pocket," according to ESPN's press release.

“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 return to the conference family with this SEC Network crew.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Randall to the SEC Network crew,” said Pete Watters, SEC Network Coordinating Producer II. “His experience and knowledge of the game, both from playing at Kentucky and in the NFL, will be such an asset to our football coverage.”

Cobb is familiar with the SEC so he should be a welcomed addition to the SEC Network throughout the 2024 season.

Randall Cobb was uncertain about his playing future after last season

Randall Cobb signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets last season to reunite with Aaron Rodgers. Cobb acknowledged he was unsure about his playing career.

"The big thing will be my family and my situation with my kids," Cobb said about his future during a chat with Tom Rock of Newsday. "I’ll look back after this season and go through everything. I’ll take it for what it is and I’ll make the decision when I am ready to... I signed a one-year deal. I am open to go wherever I want. It depends on the situation. We’ll see."

Randall Cobb finished his career playing in 166 games, and he recorded 630 receptions for 7,624 yards and 54 touchdowns.