Yusuf Corker

Yusuf Corker
Personal information
Born: (1998-12-26) December 26, 1998 (age 26)
Stockbridge, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:Woodland
(Stockbridge, GA)
College:Kentucky (2017–2021)
Position:Safety
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Yusuf Corker (born December 26, 1998) is an American football safety. He played college football at Kentucky.

College career

Corker redshirted his true freshman season at Kentucky. He played in all 13 of the team's games as a reserve defensive back and on special teams as a redshirt freshman.[1] Corker became a starter going into his redshirt sophomore season and led the team with 74 tackles.[2] He was named second-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) as a redshirt junior.[3] Corker recorded 81 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and one sack with eight passes broken up as a senior.[4]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m) 		203 lb
(92 kg) 		31 in
(0.79 m) 		9 in
(0.23 m)		 4.55 s 1.62 s 2.67 s 4.30 s 7.06 s 34.5 in
(0.88 m)		 10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		 23 reps
Sources:[5][6]

New York Giants

Corker was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2022, shortly after the conclusion of the 2022 NFL draft.[7] He was waived on August 29.[8]

Cincinnati Bengals

On September 1, 2022, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Corker to their practice squad.[9] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 31, 2023.[10] Corker was waived on August 29, 2023.[11]

References

  1. ^ "2022 NFL Draft profile: Yusuf Corker, Kentucky defensive back". Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  2. ^ "Kentucky football: Three breakout candidates for 2020 season". Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  3. ^ "Yusuf Corker named Lott IMPACT Trophy quarterfinalist". Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  4. ^ "Woodland grad Yusuf Corker declares for NFL Draft". Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  5. ^ "Yusuf Corker Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  6. ^ "2022 Draft Scout Yusuf Corker, Kentucky NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  7. ^ Salomone, Dan (May 12, 2022). "Giants sign 11 undrafted rookie free agents". Giants.com.
  8. ^ "Giants waive 7 players ahead of roster deadline". Giants.com. August 29, 2022.
  9. ^ "Bengals Roster Moves: Re-signed Thomas, Players Moved to IR, More Practice Squad Signings". Bengals.com. September 1, 2022.
  10. ^ "Bengals Roster Moves: Reserve/Future Contracts". Bengals.com. January 31, 2023.
  11. ^ "Bengals Reduce Roster to 53 Players for 2023 Season". Bengals.com. August 29, 2023.