SAM COWART

'Sam Cowart' (February 26, 1975, Jacksonville, Florida) is a former NFL linebacker who most recently played for the for the Houston Texans and the New York Jets. In 2005 he played for the Minnesota Vikings. Cowart is a one time Pro Bowler being selected in 2000 while playing for the Buffalo Bills.
He was indirectly involved in the Minnesota/Oakland trade that sent Randy Moss to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for linebacker Napolean Harris, a 1st round pick (7th overall) and a 7th round pick. Cowart was then traded by the New York Jets, to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for the 7th round pick that was received from Oakland.

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High School Years

High School Years

Cowart attended Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Florida, and as a senior football player, he was a Super Prep All-American selection, a USA Today All-America Honorable Mention selection, named the Jacksonville Defensive Player of the Year, and won first team All-State honors, and heleped lead his team to the District Title.