2021 NFL Draft profile: LSU linebacker Jabril Cox

Ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft, LSU linebacker Jabril Cox is being overlooked due to some of the notable prospects at the position. But fans and analysts should know Cox's name, as he could be a steal on draft day.

Jabril Cox played his first three college football seasons with the North Dakota State Bison. He then transferred to LSU, and he finished his college career. with the Tigers. Micah Parsons, Zaven Collins, Dylan Moses and Baron Browning are some of the top linebacker prospects this year. As a result, NFL scouts could easily miss out on Cox.

Still, Jabril Cox will make one NFL franchise extremely happy if it drafts him. Cox had a lot of success at both North Dakota State and LSU, so he's clearly a talented player.

Jabril Cox's career at North Dakota State University

Jabril Cox spent three years at North Dakota State University. During his time with the Bison, he recorded 258 total tackles, 32 tackles for loss, 14 sacks, 6 interceptions and 2 touchdowns. He also brought home a number of awards while he played for North Dakota State.

How realistic is it for the Rams to get Jabril Cox in the 2nd?

That dude is an absolute monster. Dominated at North Dakota AND LSU as a senior. He would immediately turn this linebacking core into something serious & be the final piece to an unstoppable Superbowl winning defense pic.twitter.com/8vtxKGIRQN
— JBro | SoCal Designs (@JBroFronk) February 12, 2021

Jabril Cox's awards at North Dakota State:

2017 All-MVFC First Team
2017 MVFC Newcomer of the Year
2017 MVFC Freshman of the Year
2017 Phil Steele FCS Freshman All-American First Team
2017 HERO Sports FCS Freshman All-American
2018 All-MVFC First Team
2018 MVFC Defensive Player of the Year
2018 HERO Sports FCS Sophomore All-American
2018 Associated Press All-American Second Team
2018 AFCA All-American Second Team
2018 Phil Steele FCS All-American First Team
2018 HERO Sports FCS All-American First Team
2019 MVFC Honor Roll
2019 All-MVFC First Team
2019 Associated Press All-American Third Team
2019 STATS FCS All-American Second Team
2019 Phil Steele FCS All-American Second Team
2019 HERO Sports FCS All-American First Team

All the success that Jabril Cox achieved at North Dakota State helped him go to the next level when he transferred to LSU.

Jabril Cox's career at LSU

Jabril Cox made a major impact on LSU's defense in his only season with the Tigers. Cox played in all ten games during the 2020 college football season, and he became one of the unit's star players. Cox deserves to see his name called in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft with the four remarkable years he put together in his collegiate career.

Really like LSU LB Jabril Cox's coverage ability. That was a big trait of his that stood out in Mobile, and it's on his film, too.

Has fluid hips and the ability to drive on the ball in multiple reps. I like the guy a lot. Great hip flip and drive on this INT. Would take him R2. pic.twitter.com/U2Cwu0xy3u
— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) February 6, 2021

In his senior year at LSU, Jabril Cox put together a season that has put him in a group of elite linebackers.

Jabril Cox's Stats at LSU:

-- Total Tackles: 58

-- Tackles for loss: 6.5

-- Sacks: 1

-- Interceptions: 3

-- Fumble recoveries: 1

-- Touchdowns: 1

2021 NFL Draft Projections: Los Angeles Rams, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings