Jeff Cowart
Defensive Line 94
Ht/Wt
6'
5"
|
265 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
Tacoma, 
Washington
Last School
Curtis High School
Roster Years
1999-2002


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
BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year 1999

Participated in spring drills... was a valuable member of the practice squad as a redshirt freshman.

Sophmore Year 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.

Junior Year 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).

Senior Year 2002

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.

Graduate Year

Redshirt Year

Medical Redshirt Year