Keyon Cox
Keyon Cox is a three-star recruit from Phenix City, AL, out of Central Phenix City (No. 1,365 in the 2023 class) who has not played in UAB's 8 games this season.
Where Cox comes from
- Phenix City, AL
- Central Phenix City
- About 150 miles from Protective Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,365 in the 2023 class; signed with UCF.
Where Cox fits
UAB lists 25 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 60th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
UAB is 4-4. Next: vs Charlotte, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Central Phenix City
Also from Phenix City, AL
Came to UAB by way of Oregon State.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for UAB -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 60th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
UAB has produced 11 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Four seasons, two schools
- 2026 Oregon State ShephardYear 4 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalOregon State to UAB
- 2025 Oregon State BrayYear 3 · Games –
- Dec 2024 Entered the transfer portalUCF to Oregon State
- 2024 UCF MalzahnYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 UCF MalzahnYear 1 · Games –
- High school Central Phenix CityPhenix City, AL · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 1,365 in the 2023 class. Signed with UCF.Also from Central Phenix City: Cam Coleman (Texas), A.J. Harris (Indiana), Karmello English (Coastal Carolina) and 13 more.
Moves
- Transferred from UCF to Oregon State, Dec 18, 2024.
- Transferred from Oregon State to UAB, Jan 9, 2026.
2023
- Signed with UCFThree-star, out of Central Phenix City
2025
- Transferred to Oregon Statefrom UCF
2026
- Transferred to UABfrom Oregon State
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
4 coachesPlayed for 4 head coaches at 2 schools: Gus Malzahn, Trent Bray, Robb Akey and JaMarcus Shephard.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to UAB