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Cowsette began his coaching career as the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Maryland Terrapins in 2007. He then served as the team's assistant defensive line coach from 2008 to 2009.<ref name="Coach">{{cite web | url=https://umterps.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/delbert-cowsette/1684 | title=Delbert Cowsette | publisher=umterps.com | accessdate=6 October 2024}}</ref>
Cowsette began his coaching career as the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Maryland Terrapins in 2007. He then served as the team's assistant defensive line coach from 2008 to 2009.<ref name="Coach">{{cite web | url=https://umterps.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/delbert-cowsette/1684 | title=Delbert Cowsette | publisher=umterps.com | accessdate=6 October 2024}}</ref>


He was the defensive line coach of the [[Hampton Pirates football|Hampton Pirates]] in 2010.
He was the defensive line coach of the [[Hampton Pirates football|Hampton Pirates]] in 2010.<ref name="Coach"/>


Cowsette was the assistant defensive line coach, of the [[Virginia Destroyers]] of the [[United Football League (2009–2012)|United Football League]] (UFL) in 2011. The Destroyees won the UFL championship that season.<ref name="Coach"/>
Cowsette was the assistant defensive line coach, of the [[Virginia Destroyers]] of the [[United Football League (2009–2012)|United Football League]] (UFL) in 2011. The Destroyees won the UFL championship that season.<ref name="Coach"/>

He returned as defensive line coach at Hampton from 2012 to 2013.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2013/4/5/FB_0405132914 | title=ROSE ANNOUNCES NEW FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF | publisher=hamptonpirates.com | accessdate=7 October 2024}}</ref><ref name="Coach"/>

He then serves as the defensive line coach for the [[Albany Great Danes football|Albany Great Danes]] from 2014 to 2018.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://ualbanysports.com/staff-directory/delbert-cowsette/281 | title=Delbert Cowsette | publisher=ualbanysports.com | accessdate=7 October 2024}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 04:07, 7 October 2024

Delbert Cowsette
Howard Bison
Position:Defensive line coach
Personal information
Born: (1977-09-03) September 3, 1977 (age 47)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:290 lb (132 kg)
Career information
High school:Cleveland Central Catholic
College:Maryland (1995–1999)
NFL draft:2000 / round: 7 / pick: 216
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
  • Maryland (2007)
    Assistant strength and conditioning coach
  • Maryland (2008–2009)
    Assistant defensive line coach
  • Hampton (2010)
    Defensive line coach
  • Virginia Destroyers (2011)
    Assistant defensive line coach
  • Hampton (2012–2013)
    Defensive line coach
  • Albany (2014–2018)
    Defensive line coach
  • Maryland (2019–present)
    Defensive line coach
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:25
Sacks:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Career Arena League statistics
Tackles:26.5
Sacks:6.0
Forced fumbles:3
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Delbert Ray Cowsette (born September 3, 1977) is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) and Arena Football League (AFL). He was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL draft after playing college football for the Maryland Terrapins. He played 32 games for the Redskins from 2001 to 2002. Cowsette was also a member of the Indianapolis Colts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Giants, and Chicago Bears of the NFL but did not appear in any ganes for any of those teams. He played for the New York Dragons and Philadelphia Soul of the AFL from 2006 to 2007.

Early life

Delbert Ray Cowsette was born on September 3, 1977 in Cleveland, Ohio.[1] He attended Cleveland Central Catholic High School in Cleveland.[2] He recorded 52 tackles, eight sacks and five forced fumbles his senior year, earning all-state and All-Midwest honors.[3] Cowsette also participated in wrestling in high school and was a four-year letterman. He won the heavyweight state title in wrestling. He graduated from Central Catholic in 1995.[3]

College career

Cowsette played college football for the Maryland Terrapins from 1996 to 1999 and was a four-year letterman.[2] He redshirted in 1995.[4] He played in all 11 games, starting three, his freshman year in 1996, accumulating 40 tackles, two sacks, and one fumble recovery that he returned 54 yards for a touchdown.[3] Cowsette started all 11 games at defensive tackle during the 1997 season, totaling 63 tackles and two sacks. In 1998, he made 96 tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble and one pass breakup, earning honorable mention All-ACC honors.[3] He was a team captain his senior year in 1999 as he started 11 games and recorded 81 tackles and six sacks, garnering first-team All-ACC recognition.[5][3] Cowsette made 280 tackles during his college career. He majored in geography at Maryland.[3]

Professional career

Cowsette was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round, with the 216th overall pick, of the 2000 NFL draft.[1] He officially signed with the team on May 18. He was waived on August 27 and signed to the team's practice squad the next day. Cowsette was waived by the Redskins on November 13, 2000.[6]

He was signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts on December 7, 2000.[6]

On December 19, 2000, he was signed by the Redskins off of the Colts' practice squad.[6] Cowsette played in all 16 games for the Redskins in 2001, recording eight solo tackles, and two assisted tackles.[1] He appeared in all 16 games for the second straight season in 2002, totaling 11 solo tackles, four assisted tackles, and two sacks.[1] He was waived by the Redskins on August 31, 2003.[1]

Cowsette signed a reserve/future contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on January 5, 2004. He was waived on May 13, 2004.[1]

He was signed by the New York Giants on July 30, 2004. He was waived on August 31, 2004.[1]

Cowsette signed another reserve/future contract with the Buccaneers on January 19, 2005.[1] He was allocated to NFL Europe to play for the Cologne Centurions. He played in all 10 games, starting nine, for the Centurions, during the 2005 NFL Europe season, posting 18 tackles three sacks, and one pass breakup.[2] Cowsette was waived by the Buccaneers on September 3, 2005.[1]

In 2005, he was selected by the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League (AFL) in the expansion draft.[7] On October 5, 2005, he was traded to the Austin Wranglers for Bryan Henderson.[8] On November 1, 2005, Cowsette and Richard McCleskey were traded to the New York Dragons for Josh White.[9] Cowsette played in all 16 games for the Dragons in 2006, accumulating nine solo tackles, 13 assisted tackles, five sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and two pass breakups while also catching two passes for seven yards.[2][10] He was named to the AFL All-Rookie team as an offensive/defensive lineman.[11]

He was signed by the Chicago Bears on August 10, 2006. He was waived on September 1, but later re-signed on December 20 before being waived again on December 25, 2006.[1]

Cowsette re-signed with the Dragons on October 11, 2006. He was placed on refused to report on February 10, 2007, but was activated the next day.[9] He appeared in six games during the 2007 season, recording three solo tackles, nine assisted tackles, and one sack.[10][2] Cowsette was waived on April 27, 2007.[9]

He was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Soul on May 1, 2007.[12] He played in five games for the Soul in 2005, accumulating one solo tackle and five assisted tackles.[10][2] Cowsette was plaved on injured reserve on June 19, 2007. He was waived on February 22, 2008.[12]

Cowsette signed with the New Orleans VooDoo of the AFL on March 10, 2008. He was waived on March 13, 2008.[13]

Coaching career

Cowsette began his coaching career as the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Maryland Terrapins in 2007. He then served as the team's assistant defensive line coach from 2008 to 2009.[14]

He was the defensive line coach of the Hampton Pirates in 2010.[14]

Cowsette was the assistant defensive line coach, of the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League (UFL) in 2011. The Destroyees won the UFL championship that season.[14]

He returned as defensive line coach at Hampton from 2012 to 2013.[15][14]

He then serves as the defensive line coach for the Albany Great Danes from 2014 to 2018.[16]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Delbert Cowsette". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Delbert Cowsette". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Player Bio: Delbert Cowsette :: Football". umterps.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  4. ^ Simpkinson, Pete (August 21, 1999). "Delbert Cowsette Trying to Rekindle Old Magic". umterps.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  5. ^ "Deacs Place Four On All-ACC Football Team". godeacs.com. December 1, 1999. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c "Delbert Cowsette NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  7. ^ "Arena Football League: Former Aggie LB Younger to play for Blaze". The Salt Lake Tribune. October 7, 2005. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  8. ^ "Historical Team Transactions". Arenafan.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  9. ^ a b c "Historical Team Transactions". Arenafan.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  10. ^ a b c "Delbert Cowsette". Arenafan.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  11. ^ "Delbert Cowsette". Arenafan.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  12. ^ a b "Historical Team Transactions". Arenafan.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  13. ^ "Historical Team Transactions". Arenafan.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  14. ^ a b c d "Delbert Cowsette". umterps.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  15. ^ "ROSE ANNOUNCES NEW FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF". hamptonpirates.com. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  16. ^ "Delbert Cowsette". ualbanysports.com. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
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