Personal
Parents are James and JoAnn... enjoys playing the piano and singing... Eagle Scout... served an LDS mission to Manila,Philippines... recruited by Washington State, Idaho, Idaho State, Oregon State and Oregon... married Jyl Silliman in June 2001.
At BYU
In 2001: Played in all 14 games for the Cougars as a junior... recorded 25 tackles on the season, including 14 solo takedowns... credited with six takedowns for a total loss of 22 yards, including three sacks for 11 yards... received coaches awards for his performances against Nevada and Colorado State... recorded a season-high five tackles in the Cougars' 56-34 win over Colorado State... credited with one fumble recovery on the season (at San Diego State).
In 2000: Participated in spring drills... switched from tight end to defensive end... gained significant experience on special teams throughout the season... saw action at defensive end... recorded one unassisted tackle.
In 1999: Participated in spring drills... was a valuable member of the practice squad as a redshirt freshman.
Before BYU
Led team to state championship his senior year... named first team all-league as a tight end and as a defensive tackle... a three-sport athlete, competed in football, basketball and track.
Stats
COWART's Career Stats Year Gms UT AT TFL FR FC PD Hur Sck 2000 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2001 14 14 11 6 1 0 0 1 3 Total 26 15 11 6 1 0 0 1 3
Participated in spring drills... was a valuable member of the practice squad as a redshirt freshman.
Participated in spring drills... switched from tight end to defensive end... gained significant experience on special teams throughout the season... saw action at defensive end... recorded one unassisted tackle.
Played in all 14 games for the Cougars as a junior... recorded 25 tackles on the season, including 14 solo takedowns... credited with six takedowns for a total loss of 22 yards, including three sacks for 11 yards... received coaches awards for his performances against Nevada and Colorado State... recorded a season-high five tackles in the Cougars' 56-34 win over Colorado State... credited with one fumble recovery on the season (at San Diego State).
Competed in 11 of the Cougars' 12 games...saw significant playing time at defensive end...recorded 12 tackles on the season, including five solo takedowns...credited with three tackles for a combined loss of eight yards...recorded a sack and an interception in the Cougars' season-opening 42-21 victory over Syracuse.