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Cobie Durant Shines For The Rams, HBCU Football Star Won NFL Weekly Honors

The former SCS Bulldog is becoming a rising star in the National Football League.

Kyle T. Mosley

Sep 29, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Cobie Durant (14) in a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Sep 29, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Cobie Durant (14) in a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images / David Banks-Imagn Images
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South Carolina State alum and Los Angeles Rams defensive back Cobie Durant is becoming a rising star in the National Football League. The former HBCU football star was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 7. During a game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Durant intercepted a pass and forced a fumble. His head coach, Sean McVay, gave him a gameball for his performance.

Both turnovers created by Durant led to the Rams scoring points in the contest. After his interception, running back Kyren Williams registered a 13-yard Rams touchdown. The fumble he forced resulted in a 33-yard scoop-and-score by safety Kam Curl.

Cobie Durant
Oct 20, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Cobie Durant (14) knocks the ball out of the hands of Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) during the second quarter at SoFi Stadium. The ball was recovered by Los Angeles Rams safety Kamren Curl (3) and runback for a touchdown. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images / Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

The L.A. Rams defeated the Minnesota Vikings 30-20 on Thursday Night Football to begin Week 8's game action for the league. Durant notched five tackles during the game.

The Los Angeles Rams drafted Durant as the 142nd selection in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. As a rookie, the former SCS Bulldog had 151 interception return yards, leading the National Football League in 2022. One was a pick-six of Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien in Week 16 of that season.

Cobie Durant has 36 game appearances and recorded 78 tackles, 2.0 sacks, four interceptions, a forced fumble, and scored a defensive touchdown in the NFL.

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Kyle T. Mosley
KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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