19 Facts About Corey Liuget

Corey Liuget played college football at Illinois, and was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Corey Liuget was drafted in the first round as the 18th draft pick by the San Diego Chargers.

The team's first-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, Corey Liuget had to grow up in a hurry as the NFL Lockout wiped out what would have been his first offseason.

Corey Liuget ended up playing in 15 games with 13 starts.

In 2012, Corey Liuget had a breakout season: the 2nd year man started all 16 games and had a tremendous impact on the Chargers defense.

Corey Liuget went on to lead San Diego's defensive line in sacks, tackles, tackles for loss and passes defended in 2012, and his nine passes defended were second in the NFL among defensive linemen behind Houston's JJ Watt's 15.

In 2013, Corey Liuget went on to lead the defense with 5.5 sacks.

Corey Liuget added 42 tackles, 2 passes defended, 1 field goal blocked, and a forced fumble.

Corey Liuget finished the season with 4.5 sacks 57 tackles, 2 passes defended, and 2 forced fumbles.

Corey Liuget signed a five-year, $58.5 million extension with the Chargers, with $30 million guaranteed on June 9,2015.

On March 23,2018, Corey Liuget was suspended four games due to a PED violation.

In Week 11, Corey Liuget suffered a torn quad tendon and was ruled out for the season.

Corey Liuget was placed on injured reserve on November 21,2018.

On February 13,2019, the Chargers declined the option on Corey Liuget's contract, making him a free agent.

On November 5,2019, Corey Liuget was signed by the Buffalo Bills.

On September 28,2020, Corey Liuget was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.

Corey Liuget was promoted to the active roster on December 2,2020.

On October 22,2022, Corey Liuget signed a one day contract to retire as a member of the Los Angeles Chargers.

Corey Liuget was raised by his mother, as his father was killed when he went back to visit his grandmother in Haiti.