14 Facts About Cory Harkey

Cory Harkey was signed by the St Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2012 and played college football at UCLA.

Cory Harkey started seven games during his freshman season and was used primarily as a blocker, although he did have five catches for 40 yards and a touchdown.

Cory Harkey was used almost exclusively as a blocker during his sophomore year, starting four games out of double tight-end formations, totaling eight receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown.

Cory Harkey finished fifth on the team in receptions, having 14 catches for 140 yards.

Cory Harkey started every game for the team during his senior year; however, he had only one reception for 10 yards.

Cory Harkey was elevated to the active roster on November 17,2012, taking the roster place of Kellen Heard, who had been released the previous week.

Cory Harkey dressed in his first game on the roster and was targeted once.

Cory Harkey scored his first touchdown against the Houston Texans on October 13,2013.

Cory Harkey has been frequently utilized as a fullback with the Rams.

In March 2015, Cory Harkey signed a one-year restricted free-agent tender offer.

Cory Harkey was placed on injured reserve on December 13,2016, with a triceps injury.

On September 2,2017, Cory Harkey was released by the Rams.

Cory Harkey is the son of former Major League Baseball player Mike Cory Harkey, who is currently the bullpen coach for the New York Yankees.

Cory Harkey says that former Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez is his biggest inspiration as a player.