Coronta "Tay" Cody (born October 6, 1977) is a former American college and professional football who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for Florida State University, and was an All-American. He was picked by the San Diego Chargers in the 2001 NFL Draft, and he also played professionally for the Edmonton Eskimos and Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL.
[edit] Early years
Cody was born in Colquitt, Georgia.[1] He attended Early County High School in Blakely, Georgia, and he played for the Early County high school football team. He was listed among the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's "Super Southern 100" as a senior defensive back. He was regarded as one of Georgia's top 50 prospects and received one of the higher grades from Jeff Whitaker's Deep South Football. He was considered the 12th-best defensive back in the country by Super Prep. He recorded 10 interceptions over his final two seasons. He totaled 70 tackles as a senior.
[edit] College career
Cody attended Florida State University, and played for coach Bobby Bowden's Florida State Seminoles football team from 1997 to 2000. He was a member of the Seminoles' BCS National Championship team in 1999. As a senior in 2000 he was selected as a consensus first-team All-American as a defensive back.
[edit] Professional career
The San Diego Chargers selected Cody in the third round (67th overall pick) of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played four seasons for the Chargers (2001–2003). He joined the CFL's Edmonton Eskimos for one season (2005). He finished his career with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2006–2008).
Cody currently coaches football at Bay High School in Panama City, Florida. He is the defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach and has been there for several years (as of June 2011).
[edit] Personal
Cody is married to his high school sweetheart, Chara, they have five boys; Conronta, Ty'Wantae, Montana Tay, Santana, and Tayden
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Cody, Tay |
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Cody, Coronta |
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All-American college football player. professional football player, defensive back, cornerback |
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October 6, 1977 |
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Colquitt, Georgia, United States |
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