Joe Cormier Explained

Joe Cormier
Position:Linebacker
Tight end
Birth Date:3 May 1963
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:230
High School:Junípero Serra
(Gardena, California)
College:USC
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Draftyear:1986
Draftround:10
Draftpick:259

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]

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joe Cormier Stats. Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. http://www.serrahighschool.com/athletics/players_at_next_level.jsp
  3. Web site: INTERSCHOLASTIC FUTURES - Our Team - Working for YOU! . 2012-12-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130617201041/http://www.interscholasticfutures.com/our_team.html . 2013-06-17 . dead .
  4. http://www.serrahighschool.com/pdf/alumni_newsletter/920Alumni%20eNewsletter%20-%20Aug%202011.pdf
  5. http://graphics.ocsn.com/photos/schools/usc/sport/m-footbl/02media-guide/7fbguide.pdf
  6. Web site: 1985: Ohio State, 17 vs. USC, 20 > Tournament of Roses > DA-GameResultsRecaps . www.tournamentofroses.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120317102217/http://www.tournamentofroses.com/TheRoseBowlGame/History/GamesResultsRecaps/DAGameResultsRecaps/tabid/2108/Article/135863/1985-ohio-state-17-vs-usc-20.aspx . 2012-03-17.
  7. Web site: Archives. Los Angeles Times. 14 November 1986 .
  8. Web site: Story Archives.
  9. Web site: CBS Sports - News, Live Scores, Schedules, Fantasy Games, Video and more. https://web.archive.org/web/20151015091946/http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/stories/120607acj.html. dead. October 15, 2015.
  10. Web site: Joe Cormier Stats, News and Video - LB. NFL.com.
  11. Web site: INTERSCHOLASTIC FUTURES - Our Team - Working for YOU! . 2012-12-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130617201041/http://www.interscholasticfutures.com/our_team.html . 2013-06-17 . dead .