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James Cowser
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James Cowser in 2019
Weber State Wildcats
Position:Defensive ends coach
Personal information
Born: (1990-09-13) September 13, 1990 (age 34)
Fruit Heights, Utah, U.S.[1]
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:244 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:Davis (Kaysville, Utah)
College:Southern Utah
Undrafted:2016
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
  • Weber State (2021)
    Defensive assistant
  • Weber State (2022)
    Defensive ends coach
  • Utah Tech (2023)
    Defensive line coach & tight ends coach
  • Weber State (2024–present)
    Defensive ends coach
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:32
Sacks:1
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Cowser (born September 13, 1990) is a former American football outside linebacker and current college football coach. He is the defensive ends coach for Weber State University, a position he has held since 2024. He played college football at Southern Utah. Cowser was Football Championship Subdivision Defensive Player of the Year (2015). He held the official NCAA all-time sack record (42.5) until it was broken by Division II Slippery Rock’s Marcus Martin (56) in 2017. [2]

Professional career

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James Cowser in 2017

Cowser signed with the Oakland Raiders after going undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft. On September 3, 2016, he was waived/injured by the Raiders and placed on injured reserve.[3] On September 10, he was released from the Raiders' injured reserve.[4] He was signed to the practice squad on October 4, 2016.[5] He was promoted to the active roster on November 26, 2016.[6]

On September 1, 2018, Cowser was waived by the Raiders.[7] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 22, 2018.[8] He was promoted to the active roster on October 30, 2018.[9] He was waived on November 5, 2018, and was re-signed to the practice squad.[10] He was waived on November 13, 2018, and later re-signed to the practice squad.[11][12]

Cowser signed a reserve/future contract with the Raiders on January 1, 2019.[13] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.[14]

Coaching career

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In the spring of 2021, Cowser joined Weber State as a defensive assistant under head coach Jay Hill.[15] Cowser was promoted to a full-time position of defensive ends coach for the 2022 season.[16] Following Hill's departure, Cowser joined Utah Tech as the defensive line coach and tight ends coach under head coach Paul Peterson.[17] Following Peterson's firing, Cowser returned to Weber State, again as the defensive ends coach, this time under head coach Mickey Mental.[18]

Personal life

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Cowser served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hong Kong and Macau from 2009 to 2011.[19]

Cowser is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and did an internship in NFL's China office in Shanghai.[20]

References

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  1. ^ "James Cowser - Football - Southern Utah University". Archived from the original on July 25, 2023. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  2. ^ "Football Championship Subdivision Records" (PDF). Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  3. ^ "Oakland Raiders Announce Transactions". Raiders.com. Archived from the original on August 27, 2017.
  4. ^ "Raiders waive James Cowser with injury settlement". September 10, 2016.
  5. ^ "Raiders Sign LB Perry Riley Jr.; Heeney To Reserve/Injured List". Raiders.com. October 4, 2016. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017.
  6. ^ "Raiders Announce Transactions". Raiders.com. November 26, 2016. Archived from the original on September 12, 2017.
  7. ^ "Oakland Raiders announce roster transactions - 9.1.18". Raiders.com. September 1, 2018.
  8. ^ "Raiders Re-Sign DE James Cowser To Practice Squad". NFL Trade Rumors. October 22, 2018.
  9. ^ "Raiders Announce Transactions - 10.30.18". Raiders.com. October 30, 2018.
  10. ^ "Raiders sign defensive end Kony Ealy". Raiders.com. November 5, 2018.
  11. ^ "Raiders announce transactions - 11.13.18". Raiders.com. November 13, 2018. Archived from the original on November 14, 2018. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
  12. ^ "Raiders Return Cowser and Holton to Practice Squad". Raiders.com. November 28, 2018.
  13. ^ "Raiders announce reserve/future signings - 1.1.19". Raiders.com. January 1, 2019.
  14. ^ "Raiders announce transactions - 8.30.19". Raiders.com. August 30, 2019. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  15. ^ Allen, Trevor (February 10, 2021). "Weber State Football Moves Robert Conley To Running Backs Coach". KSL Sports. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  16. ^ Samuels, Doug (March 28, 2022). "The Scoop - Monday March 28, 2022". Footballscoop. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  17. ^ "Trailblazer Football Announces Staff Promotions and New Additions". Utah Tech University Athletics. March 14, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  18. ^ "James Cowser returns to Weber State football as assistant coach". Weber State University Athletics. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  19. ^ "Morning links: Why Utah LDS returned missionary and Oakland Raider James Cowser is hanging out with Jimmer Fredette in China". March 9, 2018.
  20. ^ "Oakland Raider Rookie James Cowser Spoke Volumes as NFL China Intern". www.nflplayerengagement.com. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
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