James Cowser
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Position: | Defensive ends coach | ||||||||
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Born: | Fruit Heights, Utah, U.S.[1] | September 13, 1990||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
Weight: | 244 lb (111 kg) | ||||||||
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High school: | Davis (Kaysville, Utah) | ||||||||
College: | Southern Utah | ||||||||
Undrafted: | 2016 | ||||||||
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James Cowser (born September 13, 1990) is a former
Professional career
Cowser signed with the
On September 1, 2018, Cowser was waived by the Raiders.[6] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 22, 2018.[7] He was promoted to the active roster on October 30, 2018.[8] He was waived on November 5, 2018, and was re-signed to the practice squad.[9] He was waived on November 13, 2018, and later re-signed to the practice squad.[10][11]
Cowser signed a reserve/future contract with the Raiders on January 1, 2019.[12] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.[13]
Coaching career
In the spring of 2021, Cowser joined Weber State as a defensive assistant under head coach Jay Hill.[14] Cowser was promoted to a full-time position of defensive ends coach for the 2022 season.[15] Following Hill's departure, Cowser joined Utah Tech as the defensive line coach and tight ends coach under head coach Paul Peterson.[16] Following Peterson's firing, Cowser returned to Weber State, again as the defensive ends coach, this time under head coach Mickey Mental.[17]
Personal life
Cowser served as a missionary for the
Cowser is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and did an internship in NFL's China office in Shanghai.[19]
References
- ^ "James Cowser - Football - Southern Utah University". Archived from the original on July 25, 2023. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- ^ "Oakland Raiders Announce Transactions". Raiders.com. Archived from the original on August 27, 2017.
- ^ "Raiders waive James Cowser with injury settlement". September 10, 2016.
- ^ "Raiders Sign LB Perry Riley Jr.; Heeney To Reserve/Injured List". Raiders.com. October 4, 2016. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017.
- ^ "Raiders Announce Transactions". Raiders.com. November 26, 2016. Archived from the original on September 12, 2017.
- ^ "Oakland Raiders announce roster transactions - 9.1.18". Raiders.com. September 1, 2018.
- ^ "Raiders Re-Sign DE James Cowser To Practice Squad". NFL Trade Rumors. October 22, 2018.
- ^ "Raiders Announce Transactions - 10.30.18". Raiders.com. October 30, 2018.
- ^ "Raiders sign defensive end Kony Ealy". Raiders.com. November 5, 2018.
- ^ "Raiders announce transactions - 11.13.18". Raiders.com. November 13, 2018.
- ^ "Raiders Return Cowser and Holton to Practice Squad". Raiders.com. November 28, 2018.
- ^ "Raiders announce reserve/future signings - 1.1.19". Raiders.com. January 1, 2019.
- ^ "Raiders announce transactions - 8.30.19". Raiders.com. August 30, 2019. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
- ^ Allen, Trevor (February 10, 2021). "Weber State Football Moves Robert Conley To Running Backs Coach". KSL Sports. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ Samuels, Doug (March 28, 2022). "The Scoop - Monday March 28, 2022". Footballscoop. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ "Trailblazer Football Announces Staff Promotions and New Additions". Utah Tech University Athletics. March 14, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ "James Cowser returns to Weber State football as assistant coach". Weber State University Athletics. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ "Morning links: Why Utah LDS returned missionary and Oakland Raider James Cowser is hanging out with Jimmer Fredette in China". March 9, 2018.
- ^ "Oakland Raider Rookie James Cowser Spoke Volumes as NFL China Intern". www.nflplayerengagement.com. Retrieved February 23, 2018.