Randall Cobb (American football)
A versatile and dependable NFL receiver whose clutch catches and leadership made him a cornerstone of the Green Bay Packers' offense for a decade.
Born 1990 (age 36)·American football player·Birthday: August 22·Millennials
Biography
Randall Cobb arrived in the NFL as a dynamic 'Swiss Army knife' from the University of Kentucky, a quarterback-turned-receiver who could line up anywhere. Drafted by the Green Bay Packers, he quickly became Aaron Rodgers' trusted security blanket, a player who thrived in the slot and consistently moved the chains. His game was built on precise routes, reliable hands, and a toughness that belied his size, making him indispensable on critical third downs. The 2014 season was his statistical peak, hauling in 91 catches for over 1,200 yards and earning his only Pro Bowl selection. Beyond numbers, Cobb's value was in his consistency and football IQ, forming part of the core that kept the Packers in perennial contention. His career came full circle with a final season back in Green Bay, closing a 13-year journey defined by professionalism and a knack for making the play when it mattered most.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Randall was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Randall Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Randall's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected to the Pro Bowl and named a second-team All-Pro in 2014 after a 1,200-yard receiving season.
- Caught 470 passes for over 5,500 yards and 41 touchdowns during his tenure with the Green Bay Packers.
- Won the NFL's PFWA All-Rookie Team honor in 2011.
- Holds the Green Bay Packers franchise record for most all-purpose yards in a single game (284 in 2011).
Did You Know?
He played quarterback, wide receiver, and return specialist during his college career at Kentucky.
Cobb and his family survived a house fire in Nashville in 2019, which he documented on social media.
He wore jersey number 18 for much of his career as a tribute to his mother, whose birthday is January 8th (1/8).
He caught a Hail Mary touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers to beat the Detroit Lions in a 2015 game.
“I just want to be remembered as a guy who gave everything he had, every single day.”
