1. Cordrea Tankersley was born on November 19,1993 and is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for the Miami Dolphins and the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.
18 Facts About Cordrea Tankersley
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Cordrea Tankersley played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected by the Dolphins in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft.
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Cordrea Tankersley played quarterback, wide receiver and defensive back in high school.
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Cordrea Tankersley committed to Clemson University to play college football.
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Cordrea Tankersley started all 15 games and had 60 tackles and a team-leading five interceptions.
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Cordrea Tankersley was one of 60 collegiate defensive backs to attend the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Cordrea Tankersley completed all of the combine drills and finished fifth among all defensive backs in the 40-yard dash.
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Cordrea Tankersley attended private workouts and visits with multiple teams, including the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins.
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Cordrea Tankersley was ranked the 11th best cornerback prospect in the draft by NFLDraftScout.
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Cordrea Tankersley competed against Alterraun Verner and Walt Aikens for the role as the third cornerback on the depth chart after Tony Lippett tore his ACL during training camp.
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Cordrea Tankersley was inactive as a healthy scratch for the first two games of the regular season.
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Cordrea Tankersley allowed just four of seven completions for 36-yards and was congratulated by Brees for his play.
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Gase stated Howard and Cordrea Tankersley would remain the starting outside corners moving forward with McCain remaining as the starting nickelback.
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Cordrea Tankersley finished his rookie season with 31 combined tackles and seven pass deflections in 11 games and 11 starts.
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On November 2,2018, Cordrea Tankersley was placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn ACL in practice.
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Cordrea Tankersley was activated from the list seven days later and waived from the team the same day.
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Cordrea Tankersley was re-signed to the Dolphins practice squad on September 16,2020.
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Cordrea Tankersley was elevated to the active roster on December 19 and January 2,2021, for the team's Weeks 15 and 17 games against the Bears and Lions, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.