Joseph Daily Cormier (born May 3, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker and tight end for the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League (NFL).[1]
| Personal information | |
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| Born: | May 3, 1963 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Junípero Serra (Gardena, California) |
| College: | USC |
| Position: | Linebacker; Tight end |
| NFL draft: | 1986 / round: 10 / pick: 259 |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Early life
editCormier was born in Los Angeles, California. He attended high school at Junípero Serra High School (Gardena, California), where he excelled in football, basketball, and track and field.[2][3] Cormier currently serves as Serra's Alumni Relations and Development Director.[4]
USC
editHeavily recruited out of high school, Cormier starred as a three-year letterman for the University of Southern California Trojans football team.[5] In 1984, Cormier caught a touchdown pass during the Trojans' Rose Bowl victory against the Ohio State Buckeyes.[6] In the 1985 season, he caught a team-leading 44 receptions for the Trojans, played in the Aloha Bowl, and was named an All-Pac-10 Selection.[7][8][9]
NFL
editCormier was selected in the 10th Round of the 1985 Draft by the Minnesota Vikings and played in the 1987-1990 seasons for the Los Angeles Raiders.[10][11]
References
edit- ^ "Joe Cormier Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ http://www.serrahighschool.com/athletics/players_at_next_level.jsp
- ^ "INTERSCHOLASTIC FUTURES - Our Team - Working for YOU!". Archived from the original on June 17, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2012.
- ^ http://www.serrahighschool.com/pdf/alumni_newsletter/920Alumni%20eNewsletter%20-%20Aug%202011.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ http://graphics.ocsn.com/photos/schools/usc/sport/m-footbl/02media-guide/7fbguide.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "1985: Ohio State, 17 vs. USC, 20 > Tournament of Roses > DA-GameResultsRecaps". www.tournamentofroses.com. Archived from the original on March 17, 2012.
- ^ "Archives". Los Angeles Times. November 14, 1986.
- ^ "Story Archives".
- ^ "CBS Sports - News, Live Scores, Schedules, Fantasy Games, Video and more". Archived from the original on October 15, 2015.
- ^ "Joe Cormier Stats, News and Video - LB". NFL.com.
- ^ "INTERSCHOLASTIC FUTURES - Our Team - Working for YOU!". Archived from the original on June 17, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2012.