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On May 8, 2012, He was signed by the Rams as an [[undrafted free agent]]. At the conclusion of 2012 training camp, Harkey was released and placed on the Rams practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rams.imgrelay.com/html/HarkeyC_1.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2012-11-21 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718071416/http://rams.imgrelay.com |
On May 8, 2012, He was signed by the Rams as an [[undrafted free agent]]. At the conclusion of 2012 training camp, Harkey was released and placed on the Rams practice squad.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://rams.imgrelay.com/html/HarkeyC_1.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2012-11-21 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718071416/http://rams.imgrelay.com/html/HarkeyC_1.html |archivedate=2012-07-18 |df= }}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster on November 17, 2012, taking the roster place of [[Kellen Heard]], who had been released the previous week. Harkey dressed in his first game on the roster and was targeted once. He scored his first touchdown against the [[Houston Texans]] on October 13, 2013. |
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Harkey has been frequently utilized as a [[fullback (American football)|fullback]] with the [[St. Louis Rams|Rams]].<ref>http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/inside-the-roster/article_2c275d51-a4aa-5220-9efc-4a2289595433.html</ref> |
Harkey has been frequently utilized as a [[fullback (American football)|fullback]] with the [[St. Louis Rams|Rams]].<ref>http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/inside-the-roster/article_2c275d51-a4aa-5220-9efc-4a2289595433.html</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Harkey is the son of former [[Major League Baseball]] player [[Mike Harkey]], who is currently the bullpen coach for the [[New York Yankees]]. He says that former [[Atlanta Falcons]] tight end [[Tony Gonzalez]] is his biggest inspiration as a player.<ref>http://www.uclabruins.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/harkey_cory00.html</ref> |
Harkey is the son of former [[Major League Baseball]] player [[Mike Harkey]], who is currently the bullpen coach for the [[New York Yankees]]. He says that former [[Atlanta Falcons]] tight end [[Tony Gonzalez]] is his biggest inspiration as a player.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uclabruins.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/harkey_cory00.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2012-11-21 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111018141745/http://www.uclabruins.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/harkey_cory00.html |archivedate=2011-10-18 |df= }}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Position: | Tight end | ||||||||
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Born: | Chicago, Illinois | June 17, 1990||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
Weight: | 259 lb (117 kg) | ||||||||
Career information | |||||||||
High school: | Chino Hills (CA) | ||||||||
College: | UCLA | ||||||||
Undrafted: | 2012 | ||||||||
Career history | |||||||||
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Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
Career NFL statistics as of Week 6, 2016 | |||||||||
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Cory Nicholas Harkey (born June 17, 1990) is an American football tight end for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football at UCLA.
College career
After attending Chino Hills High School, he played college football at UCLA, and played in every game of his college career. He started seven games during his freshman season and was used primarily as a blocker, although he did have five catches for 40 yards and a touchdown. He once again was used almost exclusively as a blocker during his sophomore year, starting four games out of double tight-end formations, totaling eight receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown. During Harkey's junior year, he started every game for the Bruins, having his most productive year as a receiver. He finished fifth on the team in receptions, having 14 catches for 140 yards. Harkey once again started every game for the team during his senior year; however, he had only one reception for 10 yards. Following the season, the Bruins coaching staff awarded Harkey the Jerry Long "Heart" Award and Kenneth S. Washington Award for Outstanding Senior of the Year.
Professional career
Harkey was invited to the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine.
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
260 lb (118 kg) |
32 in (0.81 m) |
9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m) |
5.09 s | 4.69 s | 7.4 s | 26+1⁄2 in (0.67 m) |
9 ft 1 in (2.77 m) |
13 reps | |||
All values from NFL Combine[1] |
On May 8, 2012, He was signed by the Rams as an undrafted free agent. At the conclusion of 2012 training camp, Harkey was released and placed on the Rams practice squad.[2] He was elevated to the active roster on November 17, 2012, taking the roster place of Kellen Heard, who had been released the previous week. Harkey dressed in his first game on the roster and was targeted once. He scored his first touchdown against the Houston Texans on October 13, 2013. Harkey has been frequently utilized as a fullback with the Rams.[3]
In March 2015, Harkey signed a one-year restricted free-agent tender offer.[4]
Harkey was placed on injured reserve on December 13, 2016 with a triceps injury.[5]
Personal life
Harkey is the son of former Major League Baseball player Mike Harkey, who is currently the bullpen coach for the New York Yankees. He says that former Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez is his biggest inspiration as a player.[6]
References
- ^ "Cory Harkey Combine Profile", NFL.com, retrieved November 21, 2012.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-07-18. Retrieved 2012-11-21.
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- ^ Simmons, Myles (March 15, 2016). "Rams Re-Sign TE Harkey". TheRams.com.
- ^ Gonzalez, Alden (December 13, 2016). "Rams place TE Cory Harkey on IR, promote CB Troy Hill". ESPN.com.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-10-18. Retrieved 2012-11-21.
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