Cory Redding facts for kids
Redding with the Indianapolis Colts in 2014
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||||||
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| Born: | November 15, 1980 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 318 lb (144 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | North Shore (Houston) | ||||||||||
| College: | Texas (1999–2002) | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2003 / Round: 3 / Pick: 66 | ||||||||||
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Cory Bartholomew Redding (born November 15, 1980) is a former American football player. He played as a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). Cory was chosen by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft. Before that, he played college football for the Texas Longhorns. During his career, Redding also played for the Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts, and Arizona Cardinals.
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Early Life and High School Sports
Cory Redding was born in Houston, Texas. He showed great talent in sports from a young age.
He played football at North Shore High School. In his final year, 1999, he was named the Defensive Player of the Year by USA Today. He was also recognized as an All-American player, meaning he was one of the best high school players in the country. Besides football, Cory was also a star in track and field. He won the state championship in the discus event twice, during his junior and senior years.
College Football Career
Cory Redding continued his football journey at the University of Texas. He played for the Texas Longhorns college team. During his four years there, he was a key player on the defensive line.
He was chosen twice for the All-Big 12 Conference team, which means he was one of the top players in his college league. Cory played in every game during his college career. He even started 35 games in a row as a defensive lineman. By the end of his college time, he had made 201 tackles and 21 sacks. These numbers show how strong and effective he was on the field.
Cory Redding's NFL Journey
Cory Redding had a long and successful career in the National Football League. He played for five different teams over 13 seasons.
Playing for the Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions picked Cory Redding in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft. He was the 66th player chosen overall.
In 2004, he became a starter at defensive end. The next year, 2005, he played in all 16 games and made 42 tackles. In 2006, he moved to play defensive tackle. This change helped him become one of the best players at rushing the passer from the inside. In 2007, the Lions signed him to a big contract. Cory played for the Lions until 2008.
Time with the Seattle Seahawks
In March 2009, the Lions traded Cory Redding to the Seattle Seahawks. He was expected to play both defensive end and defensive tackle for the Seahawks. He spent one season with the team.
Joining the Baltimore Ravens
Cory Redding signed with the Baltimore Ravens in March 2010. He had some memorable moments with the Ravens.
In December 2010, he made his first career interception against the New Orleans Saints. This play helped the Ravens win a big game. In a playoff game in January 2011, Cory scored his first career touchdown. He recovered a fumble by the opposing quarterback and ran it into the end zone. He continued to play well in 2011, helping the Ravens have one of the best defenses in the league.
Years with the Indianapolis Colts
Cory Redding joined the Indianapolis Colts in March 2012. He played for the Colts for three seasons. He continued to be a strong defensive player for the team.
Final Season with the Arizona Cardinals
In March 2015, Cory Redding signed with the Arizona Cardinals. He had another interception in October 2015 against his former team, the Detroit Lions. Later that year, in December, he scored another touchdown. He picked up a fumble by quarterback Aaron Rodgers and ran it 36 yards for a score.
Cory Redding retired from professional football on June 29, 2016. He had a great career, known for his strength and ability to make big plays.
