On the last play of the game, Ward rolled out and had his final pass attempt batted down by Notre Dame cornerback Shawn Wooden, giving the Irish a 31-24 victory.
With 1:57 left in the half, and Iowa driving, Iowa quarterback Drew Tate was intercepted by cornerback Vernell Brown, who returned it 60 yards for a touchdown, and a 17-0 lead.
The date is Jasper Howard’s birthday, a cornerback for the UConn football team, before being fatally stabbed in 2009.
Adam Taliaferro (born January 1, 1982, in Moon Township, Pennsylvania), is a former American football player whose recovery from a paralyzing spinal cord injury sustained while playing cornerback for the Penn State Nittany Lions gained national media attention.
In the 2010 NFL Draft, Verner was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the 4th round, 142nd overall and 18th cornerback taken.
Brandon Anderson (born December 10, 1985 in Dublin, Virginia) is an American football cornerback who is a currently a free agent.
Hughes was signed off the Giants' practice squad by the Philadelphia Eagles on November 23, 2010, to fill the slot vacated after cornerback Ellis Hobbs was placed on the injured reserve.
Walters was re-signed to the Seahawks practice squad, and was promoted to the active roster on December 19, 2013, after the suspension of cornerback Brandon Browner.
One of only four winners in Canada, Wedel brought Seattle Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant to school on April 1st 2010.
While Champions for Christ has seen some success in recruiting big name athletes such as Chicago Bear's Curtis Enis, Los Angeles Laker A. C. Green, Washington Redskins cornerback Darrell Green, and quarterback Mark Brunell, it has not been without controversy.
Charles Michael Romes (born December 16, 1954 in Verdun, France) was an American football cornerback in the NFL, primarily for the Buffalo Bills.
Christopher Martin Oldham (born October 26, 1968 in Sacramento, California) is a former professional American football cornerback for twelve seasons in the NFL for the Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, Arizona Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New Orleans Saints.
Shortly following that, on August 13, 2006, Portis suffered a partially dislocated shoulder in the first quarter of a Week 1 pre-season game after tackling Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Keiwan Ratliff following a Bengals interception.
Condrew Rogét Allen (born January 3, 1985 in Sacramento, California) is an American football cornerback.
Curtis Marsh, Jr. (born 1988), American football cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles, son of the former
Damen Keoki Wheeler (born September 3, 1977 in Sacramento, California) is a former XFL cornerback for the New York/New Jersey Hitmen and a current Arena Football League defensive specialist for the Los Angeles Avengers.
The Darrell Green Youth Life Foundation (DGYLF) is a faith-based 501(c)(3) organization started by former Washington Redskins cornerback Darrell Green.
He is a 1995 graduate of Milpitas High School in Milpitas, California, where he was a running back, cornerback, and kick returner for the Milpitas high school football team.
Demetrious Nicholson is an American football cornerback for the University of Virginia Cavaliers football team.
He moved on to play college football at Texas Tech University, where his combination of size and speed was not common at the time for a cornerback.
Pegues attended the same high school as Rudd, South Panola, which also produced current Pittsburgh Steelers starting Cornerback Deshea Townsend, Rudd's teammate in high school and college, at the University of Alabama.
Franks was considered one of the top cornerback prospects for the 2010 NFL Draft.
In exchange for the first overall draft pick of the 1991 NFL Draft (Russell Maryland), he was traded to the Patriots along with cornerback Ron Francis, linebacker David Howard, a 1991 first round pick (#11 Pat Harlow) and a 1991 second round pick (#41 Jerome Henderson).
Cabell played cornerback for the Nebraska Cornhuskers under head coach Bob Devaney, recruited in the class of 1974 and playing during the 1975–1976 seasons.
Through Flach he became friendly with NY Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn and NY Jets cornerback Aaron Glenn.
Jeff Sanchez (born 1981), former professional American football cornerback
While playing a minor role in the Packers defense in his rookie year, his impressive play in the 2005 minicamps had Thomas in prime position to outseat fellow second year corner Ahmad Carroll for the No. 2 cornerback position.
Jonté Buhl (born 1982), a professional Canadian football cornerback free agent
Shortly after his senior season he participated in the Division II All-Star game and was named First-Team All-North Central Conference at cornerback, Academic All-North Central Conference, GTE Academic All-American District VII Second Team and Daktronics Division II All-Midwest Region Second Team.
Cole was signed by the Broncos on January 14, 2014 after injuries to Chris Harris, Jr. and Derek Wolfe.
Gaechter was signed by the Dallas Cowboys in 1962 as an undrafted free agent and became the starting left cornerback as a rookie.
Lyles was later waived by the Jets on July 23, 2008 when cornerback Ahmad Carroll was signed.
Port Allen is the hometown of Tracy Porter, currently a cornerback for the Oakland Raiders, who played for the New Orleans Saints in 2009, and clinched the Saints' win in Super Bowl XLIV with his late fourth quarter interception of a pass by Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning.
Raymond DeWayne Clayborn (born January 2, 1955 in Fort Worth, Texas), is a former American Football cornerback who played for the New England Patriots (1977–1989) and Cleveland Browns (1990, 1991) in the NFL.
With Ryan as his position coach, cornerback Aeneas Williams earned two trips to the Pro Bowl in 1994 and 1995.
After Titans kicker Joe Nedney missed a short field goal, he was given another chance when Blum flagged Steelers cornerback Dewayne Washington for running into the kicker.
Greg Toler - NFL cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts.
Sebastian Eugene Savage (born December 12, 1969 in Carlisle, South Carolina) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins.
Mel Blount played running back and cornerback for Southern from 1967–69 before enjoying a 14-year career as a cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
One notable fight was on November 28, 2010, when Texans receiver Andre Johnson and Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan exchanged blows after a play and got ejected.
Vincent played one year as a cornerback, which he had played all his career, but also played free safety until he suffered a knee injury and was replaced by Terrence McGee.
Hardin coached numerous future professional players at Temple including New York Jets defensive lineman Joe Klecko, Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Randy Grossman, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Kevin Ross, San Diego Chargers linebacker Bill Singletary, and New York Jets quarterback Steve Joachim, who won the Maxwell Award in 1974 playing for the Owls.
He became a hero among Boston sportswriters after a 1979 altercation with Patriots cornerback Raymond Clayborn, in which McDonough leveled Clayborn after Clayborn had poked him in the eye.