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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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  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.
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