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Personal information | |
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Born: | (1963-05-03) May 3, 1963 (age 61) 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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Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at Pro Football Reference |
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).
Early life
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. Cormier currently serves as Serra's Alumni Relations and development director.
USC
Heavily recruited out of high school, Cormier starred as a three-year letterman for the University of Southern California Trojans football team. In 1984, Cormier caught a touchdown pass during the Trojans' Rose Bowl victory against the Ohio State Buckeyes. 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.
NFL
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.
References
- "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
- http://graphics.ocsn.com/photos/schools/usc/sport/m-footbl/02media-guide/7fbguide.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.