Joseph (Joe) 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 |
| Career history | |
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Early life edit
Cormier 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 edit
Heavily 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 edit
Cormier 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 2013-06-17. Retrieved 2012-12-01.
- ^ 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 2012-03-17.
- ^ "Archives". Los Angeles Times. 14 November 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 2013-06-17. Retrieved 2012-12-01.