Corey Lemonier (/lɛmɒnjeɪ/; born November 19, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft. He played college football for the Auburn Tigers.
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||||
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| Born: | November 19, 1991 Hialeah, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Hialeah | ||||||||||
| College: | Auburn | ||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2013 / round: 3 / pick: 88 | ||||||||||
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Early life
editLemonier was born in Hialeah, Florida to Henry and Francoise Lemonier, who are hardworking, Haitian immigrants.[1] He attended Hialeah High School, and played for the Hialeah Thoroughbreds high school football team. He recorded 50 tackles and 10 sacks as a junior, and played in the 2010 Under Armour All-America Game.
Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was ranked the 3rd best weakside defensive end in the nation.[2] He accepted a scholarship to Auburn over offers from LSU, Florida State, and Tennessee.
College career
editLemonier enrolled in Auburn University, where he played for the Auburn Tigers football team from 2010 to 2012. As a freshman in 2010, he started one of 14 games, recording 17 tackles and two quarterback sacks. He had three tackles in the tigers' victory in the 2011 BCS National Championship Game. As a sophomore in 2011, he was a first-team All-SEC selection after recording 47 tackles and 9.5 sacks.[3] In his junior season in 2012, he recorded 34 tackles and 5.5 sacks in 12 games. He decided to forgo his senior season at Auburn and entered the 2013 NFL draft.
Professional career
editSan Francisco 49ers
editThe San Francisco 49ers picked Lemonier in the third round, with the 88th overall pick, of the 2013 NFL draft.[4] In his rookie season, he recorded his first sack and safety against the Arizona Cardinals on quarterback Carson Palmer.
On September 3, 2016, he was released by the 49ers.[5]
Cleveland Browns
editOn September 4, 2016, Lemonier was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns.[6] On December 14, 2016, Lemonier was waived by the Browns.[7]
Detroit Lions
editLemonier was claimed off waivers by the Lions on December 15, 2016.[8] He was released by the team on December 23, 2016.[9]
New York Jets
editLemonier was claimed off waivers by the Jets on December 26, 2016. In his first game with the Jets, he recorded a sack and forced fumble against the Bills.[10]
On March 9, 2017, Lemonier re-signed with the Jets.[11] He was released on September 1, 2017.[12]
References
edit- ^ "An unlikely trio". Retrieved March 10, 2014.
- ^ "Corey Lemonier - Yahoo! Sports". Archived from the original on April 21, 2014. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
- ^ 2011 All-SEC Football Team Announced
- ^ "2013 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ "49ers Release 20 Players, Announce Other Roster Moves". 49ers.com. September 3, 2016. Archived from the original on September 6, 2017.
- ^ "Browns claim 5, plan to sign ex-Stanford QB Kevin Hogan to practice squad, waive Trey Caldwell". Cleveland.com. September 4, 2016.
- ^ "Browns claim RB Darius Jackson". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 14, 2016. Archived from the original on December 15, 2016. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
- ^ "Lions awarded DE Corey Lemonier via waivers". DetroitLions.com. December 15, 2016. Archived from the original on December 17, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
- ^ "Lions Waive DE Corey Lemonier". NFLTradeRumors.com. December 23, 2016.
- ^ Allen, Eric (December 26, 2016). "Jets Place QB Bryce Petty on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on September 17, 2017.
- ^ Allen, Eric (March 9, 2017). "LB Corey Lemonier Re-Signs with Jets". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ Lange, Randy (September 1, 2017). "Jets Release 10, Place 4 on Reserve Lists". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on February 5, 2018.