Gene Cockrell - #70 - T-DT - Hardin-Simmons - Profile

Offensive captain of the Titans, Cockrell is a sturdy blocker both at the line and downfield. Gene attended the University of Oklahoma for two years, and was a guard and tackle on the undefeated Sooners team of 1954. He then transferred to Hardin-Simmons, where he was an outstanding Border Conference lineman for two years under Sammy Baugh. During the off-season, the threeyear veteran runs a ranch of his own in his native Pampa, Texas. Gene is also a well-known rodeo performer in the Longhorn State, which is as good as anything for preparing him for the rugged competition in pro football. Cockrell is married and has two sons.