Corey Webster facts for kids
Webster with the New York Giants in 2010
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | March 2, 1982 Vacherie, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | St. James (Vacherie) | ||||||||||||
| College: | LSU | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43 | ||||||||||||
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Corey Jonas Webster (born March 2, 1982) is a former American football player. He was a cornerback for the New York Giants in the National Football League (NFL). Webster played college football for the LSU Tigers. The Giants chose him in the second round of the 2005 NFL draft. He later helped his team win two Super Bowls, both times against the New England Patriots.
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Early Life and High School Sports
Corey Webster grew up in Vacherie, Louisiana. He went to St. James High School. Corey was a fantastic athlete in two sports: football and basketball.
In football, he played quarterback and was named an all-state player. In basketball, he was an all-state guard. When he finished high school, teams wanted him to play wide receiver in college. But at LSU, his coach asked him to play cornerback instead.
College Football Career
Corey started his college career at LSU as a wide receiver. In his first year, he caught 7 passes for 74 yards. Then, in 2002, he switched to playing cornerback.
He became very good at this new position. By the end of his college career, he had 16 interceptions. This was the second-highest in LSU's history. He was also named a First-Team All-American twice. This means he was one of the best college players in the country. He was also chosen for the First-Team All-SEC three times.
Professional Football Career
Corey Webster was drafted by the New York Giants in 2005. He played for them until 2013. He became a key player for the Giants, especially in their biggest games.
Key Moments in His Career
2007 Season and Playoff Success
In 2007, Corey started the season slowly. But he improved a lot later in the year. In a game against the Buffalo Bills, he made an interception and scored a touchdown. This showed he was ready for the playoffs.
In the playoffs, he continued to play well. He had another interception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also recovered a fumble, which helped the Giants score. In the NFC Championship game, he made a game-winning interception against the Green Bay Packers. This play sent the Giants to Super Bowl XLII. It was a very important moment in his career.
Super Bowl XLII Victory
In Super Bowl XLII, Corey Webster played a big role. Even though he had a tough moment where a player scored a touchdown, he didn't give up. Later in the game, he stopped a pass from Tom Brady to Randy Moss. This play helped the Giants win the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots. It was a huge win for the team.
After this great season, the New York Giants gave Corey a big contract. This showed how much they valued him.
2011 Season and Second Super Bowl
In 2011, Corey had his best year for interceptions, catching six passes from opposing teams. He continued to be a strong player for the Giants' defense. He helped the Giants reach another Super Bowl.
In Super Bowl XLVI, the Giants played the New England Patriots again. Corey helped his team win their second Super Bowl in five years. He defended one pass and made a tackle in the game.
Later Career and Retirement
In 2012, Corey had a career-high 58 tackles. In 2013, he had a hip injury that limited his playing time.
On December 27, 2023, Corey Webster officially retired as a New York Giant. He signed a special one-day contract to do this. This means he will always be remembered as a Giant.
Images for kids
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Corey Webster at a New York Giants Super Bowl celebration.
