Cory Nelms facts for kids
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| Position: | Cornerback |
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| Born: | February 27, 1988 Neptune Township, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Neptune (New Jersey) |
| College: | Miami (FL) |
| Undrafted: | 2011 |
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Cory Nelms (born February 27, 1988) is an American who used to play professional football. He was a cornerback, which is a defensive player in football. Cory played for the Oakland Raiders in the National Football League (NFL). He also played college football for the Miami Hurricanes at the University of Miami. Before joining the Raiders, he was part of the San Francisco 49ers team.
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Early Life and High School Sports
Cory Nelms grew up in Neptune Township, New Jersey. When he was in high school, he went to Neptune High School. There, he was a talented athlete. He played both football and participated in track and field events.
College Years and Track & Field Success
After high school, Cory went to the University of Miami. He played football for the Miami Hurricanes from 2007 to 2010. While playing football, he was also a member of the Hurricanes' track and field team. Cory was very good at hurdles, which are races where athletes jump over barriers. He won the 2009 ACC Indoor Championship in the 60-meter hurdles. The next year, in 2010, he won the ACC Outdoor Championship in the 110-meter hurdles.
Playing in the NFL
After college, Cory Nelms hoped to play in the NFL. In the 2011 NFL draft, he was rated as one of the top free safeties, another defensive position. Even though he was not chosen in the draft, he still got a chance to play. On July 27, 2011, he signed with the San Francisco 49ers.
He was released by the 49ers on September 3, 2011. However, he was quickly signed to the team's practice squad the very next day. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but don't usually play in games unless someone gets injured. Cory signed a "futures contract" with the 49ers in January 2012, which meant he would stay with the team for the next season. But he was released by the 49ers again in August 2012.
Later that year, on November 19, 2012, Cory joined the practice squad of the Oakland Raiders. He worked hard and was promoted to the Raiders' main team on December 28, 2012. He played in one NFL game for the Raiders on December 30, 2012. This game was against the San Diego Chargers. Cory was released by the Raiders in August 2013.
After Playing: Coaching Career
After his time playing professional football, Cory Nelms decided to become a coach. He went back to the University of Miami, where he had played in college. He became an assistant track coach there, helping other young athletes with their running and jumping skills. In 2025, Cory joined the Colorado Buffaloes football team. He became an assistant strength and conditioning coach, helping football players get stronger and fitter.
