College football player killed in drive-by shooting on Friday night
By Adam Spencer
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Tragic news to report in the college football world this weekend, as Davenport University DL EyQuan Cobb was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Detroit on Friday night.
Cobb was a Detroit native who had played for Davenport, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for the past 3 years.
Head coach Sparky McEwen expressed his thoughts on Cobb in a statement (via a release from the school):
“Words cannot express the pain felt right now,” said head football coach Sparky McEwen. “The Davenport football family is heartbroken to hear the news of our teammate and brother EyQuan. He was a light who always had a smile on his face. He was a hardworking student-athlete focused on graduation and success on the field. He was a committed teammate, a loyal friend, and a loving son and brother. He will be greatly missed by many.”
Cobb appeared in 10 games during his career at Davenport, recording 8 total tackles.
Davenport University is a Division II program that plays in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
