Cordale Flott Explained

Cordale Flott
Number:28
Current Team:New York Giants
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:24 August 2001
Birth Place:Saraland, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:177
High School:Saraland
(Saraland, Alabama)
College:LSU (2019–2021)
Draftyear:2022
Draftround:3
Draftpick:81
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:62
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:7
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statvalue6:1
Statlabel7:Defensive touchdowns
Pfr:FlotCo00

Cordale Flott (born August 24, 2001) is an American football cornerback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU.

Early years

Flott grew up in Saraland, Alabama, and attended Saraland High School.[1] He was rated a three-star recruit and initially committed to play college football at Auburn.[2] Flott later decommitted and signed to play at LSU.[3]

College career

Flott played in 14 of LSU's games with one start as a freshman and had 15 tackles and four passes defended as the Tigers won the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship.[4] He became a starter going into his sophomore year and finished the season with 43 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, four passes broken up and one forced fumble.[5] As a junior, Flott played in 11 games with 10 starts and had 41 tackles, four passes defended, and one interception. After the season, he announced that he would forgo his remaining collegiate eligibility and enter the 2022 NFL draft.[6]

Professional career

Flott was drafted by the New York Giants with the 81st pick in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft.[7] After Aaron Robinson had his appendix removed, Flott was named as a starting cornerback for the Giants' Week 2 matchup against the Carolina Panthers.[8]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Thomas . Ben . February 26, 2018 . Cordale Flott's Bama offer no surprise to Saraland coach Jeff Kelly . April 29, 2022 . AL.com.
  2. Web site: Stevens . Matthew . April 17, 2018 . Three-star CB Cordale Flott commits to Auburn's 2019 recruiting class . April 29, 2022 . Montgomery Advertiser.
  3. Web site: Morale III . Amos . July 12, 2019 . LSU flips Auburn commitment, 2019 Alabama defensive back Cordale Flott . April 29, 2022 . NOLA.com.
  4. Web site: Bennett . John . August 25, 2020 . Ed Orgeron says LSU "researching if there's a cornerback" available . April 29, 2022 . FOX8Live.com.
  5. Web site: September 25, 2021 . Cordale Flott: A look at the LSU Tigers football cornerback . April 29, 2022 . The Daily Advertiser.
  6. Web site: Alexander . Wilson . January 5, 2022 . LSU cornerback Cordale Flott to forgo senior year and enter NFL draft, reports say . April 29, 2022 . The Advocate.
  7. Web site: April 29, 2022 . Giants draft LSU CB Cordale Flott with 81st pick . February 1, 2023 . Giants.com.
  8. Web site: Parks . Rory . September 18, 2022 . Giants CB Cor'Dale Flott To Start In Week 2 . July 23, 2023 . Pro Football Rumors . en-US.