Joe Cormier
American football player (born 1963)
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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]
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Positions | Linebacker; Tight end |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 3, 1963 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Junípero Serra (Gardena, California) |
| College | USC |
| NFL draft | 1986: 10th round, 259th overall pick |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
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.[2][3] Cormier currently serves as Serra's Alumni Relations and development director.[4]
USC
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
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]