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| Position: | Linebacker Offensive line Defensive line | ||||||||
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| Born: | (1958-12-29)December 29, 1958 (age 66) Miami, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | South Miami (Glenvar Heights, Florida) | ||||||||
| College: | Oklahoma State | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1980: 5th round, 134th pick | ||||||||
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John B. Corker (born December 29, 1958) is an American former professionalfootball player who was alinebacker for four seasons in theNational Football League (NFL), primarily for theHouston Oilers. He also played eight seasons in theArena Football League (AFL). In 2002, Corker was elected into theArena Football League Hall of Fame.[1]
Corker was named Big-8 Defensive Player of the Year in 1978 despite playing in only 7 games prior to tearing ligaments in his knee. He returned in 1979 and was 2nd team All Big-8 and All-American.
He also played with theMichigan Panthers and theMemphis Showboats of theUnited States Football League. Corker graduated fromSouth Miami High School in 1976 (South Miami, Florida,) where he playedfootball andbasketball.
Corker was named USFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1983 after recording 28.5 sacks in 18 games while playing with the Michigan Panthers. Corker's efforts also led the Panthers to the USFL Championship that same season.
After the Panthers merged with the Oakland Invaders before the 1985USFL season, Corker signed with the Memphis Showboats. One of his defensive mates was future NFL Hall of Famer, Reggie White. Corker finished his 3-year USFL career with 42 sacks in 54 games.
In 1994 Corker resurfaced with theArena Football League'sMiami Hooters playing 7 games for head coach Don Strock.
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