Cory Trice Explained

Cory Trice Jr.
Current Team:Pittsburgh Steelers
Number:27
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:30 May 2000
Birth Place:Hopkinsville, Kentucky, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:206
High School:Christian County
College:Purdue (2018–2022)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:7
Draftpick:241
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Tackles
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statlabel7:Touchdowns
Pfr:TricCo00

Cory Carlisle Trice Jr. (born May 30, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Purdue.

Early life

Trice attended Christian County High School in Christian County, Kentucky. As a senior, he was the Southern Pennyrile Football Athlete of the Year.[1] He committed to Purdue University to play college football.[2] [3]

College career

Trice played at Purdue from 2018 to 2022.[4] After starting his career as a safety, he was moved to cornerback in 2019.[5] [6] Trice played in only two games in 2021 due to a knee injury. During his college career, he had 106 tackles, five interceptions and two touchdowns.[7]

Professional career

Trice was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round with the 241st overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft[8] and on May 12, 2023, he signed his rookie contract.[9] [10] He was placed on injured reserve on August 2, 2023.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dixon . Tyler . November 28, 2017 . Football Athlete of the Year: Cory Trice . 2024-07-20 . Kentucky New Era.
  2. Web site: Carmin . Mike . June 21, 2017 . Kentucky defensive back commits to Purdue football . 2024-07-20 . Journal and Courier.
  3. Web site: Jung . Chris . June 21, 2017 . County football's Cory Trice commits to Purdue . 2024-07-20 . Kentucky New Era.
  4. https://www.jconline.com/story/sports/college/purdue/football/2021/09/07/tracking-purdues-defense-cornerback-cory-trice-takes-huge-step-last-season/5749917001/ Tracking Purdue's defense | Cornerback Cory Trice
  5. Web site: Carmin . Mike . March 13, 2019 . Purdue's Cory Trice looking to make a name at safety . 2024-07-20 . Journal and Courier . en-US.
  6. Web site: King . Sam . October 12, 2019 . Cory Trice's move to cornerback benefiting Purdue . 2024-07-20 . Journal and Courier . en-US.
  7. Web site: Fezler . D. J. . December 15, 2022 . Purdue Cornerback Cory Trice Opts Out of Citrus Bowl, Declares for NFL Draft . 2024-07-20 . Sports Illustrated.
  8. Web site: 2023 NFL Draft Listing . May 6, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  9. Web site: Bryan . Dave . May 11, 2023 . Steelers Sign 7th Round Pick CB Cory Trice Jr. To Four-Year Deal . May 13, 2023 . SteelersDepot.com.
  10. Web site: Kozora . Alex . May 12, 2023 . Steelers Sign 3rd-Round Pick TE Darnell Washington To Four-Year Deal . May 13, 2023 . SteelersDepot.com.
  11. Web site: Varley . Teresa . August 2, 2023 . Steelers sign two, place Trice on IR . August 2, 2023 . Steelers.com.