Omari Cobb (born May 31, 1997) is an American football linebacker for the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL. After playing college football for Marshall, he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2020.
College career
Cobb played college football at Marshall from 2016 to 2019.
Professional career
Kansas City Chiefs
Cobb signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft in April 2020. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, and signed to the team's practice squad the next day. He was elevated to the active roster on December 26 for the team's Week 16 game against the Atlanta Falcons, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.
On February 9, 2021, Cobb re-signed with the Chiefs. He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on September 14.
New York Giants
On September 29, 2021, Cobb was signed to the New York Giants practice squad. He signed a reserve/futures contract with the Giants on January 10, 2022. He was waived on May 10, 2022.
San Antonio Brahmas
On November 17, 2022, Cobb was drafted by the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL.
Houston Roughnecks
On July 12, 2023, Cobb signed with the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL.