Chris Corbo

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Chris Corbo
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Position Tight end
Class
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Redshirt
Senior
Personal information
Born (2004-07-11) July 11, 2004 (age 21)
Livingston, New Jersey, U.S.
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school West Essex (North Caldwell, New Jersey)
College
Stats at ESPN

Christopher M. Corbo (born July 11, 2004) is an American college football tight end for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. He previously played for the Dartmouth Big Green.

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Early life

Corbo was born on July 11, 2004 in Livingston, New Jersey. [1] was introduced to football when he began playing flag football at the age of four. [2] Corbo attended West Essex High School, where he was a standout football and basketball player. [1] During his senior season, he had 32 receptions for 452 yards and five touchdowns as well as 112 tackles and four interceptions on defense. [3] On February 8, 2022, Corbo signed to play college football at Dartmouth. [4]

College career

Dartmouth

During his freshman year, Corbo did not appear in any games, however he was recognized as the recipient of Dartmouth's Scout Team Award on offense. [5] During his sophomore season, he played in every game for the Big Green and caught nine passes for 81 yards and two touchdown as well as rushing for 26 yards on a single carry. [1] As a junior, Corbo's hauled in 32 catches for 315 yard and a team leading seven touchdowns. [6] His performance led to him being named first team All-Ivy League and being recognized as a first team All-American by the AFCA and Walter Camp Football Foundation. [6] [7] [8] He also received Dartmouth's Jake Crouthamel Award for being the offensive underclassman who has contributed most to the success of the team. [5] Prior to the 2025 season, Corbo was named to the East-West Shrine Bowl 1000. [9] In 2025, Corbo had 45 catches for 516 yards and four touchdowns. [10] Corbo was again named first team All-Ivy League and All-New England Team. [11] [12] He was also named to the AP, AFCA, WCFF, Sports Illustrated, STATS Perform, and Phil Steele All-America teams as a first team selection. [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18]

On November 24, 2025, Corbo entered the transfer portal. [19]

Georgia Tech

On January 5, 2026, Corbo committed to transfer to Georgia Tech. [16]

Personal life

Corbo is the son of Michael and Suzanne Corbo. [1] He has one brother, Michael. [20] His father was a two-time all-conference defensive lineman and team captain at Franklin & Marshall in the mid-’80s and grandfather Michael played at both Penn and Colgate. [21] [22]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Chris Corbo - Football". Dartmouth College Athletics. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  2. Conway, Ryan (November 12, 2021). "Football spotlight: Q&A with Chris Corbo". The Wessex Wire. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  3. "West Essex' Chris Corbo is SFC/N.Y. Jets 'Young Man of the Year' Finalist". TAPinto. January 18, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  4. "Chris Corbo of West Essex to Attend and Play Football at Dartmouth". TAPinto. February 8, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  5. 1 2 "Football Team Awards". Dartmouth College Athletics. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  6. 1 2 Lafleur, Justin (December 24, 2024). "Corbo Named AFCA First Team All-American". Dartmouth College Athletics. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  7. "Ivy League Announces Football All-Ivy, Special Teams Player of the Year & Rookie of the Year". ivyleague.com. November 26, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  8. Madera, Mike (December 31, 2024). "2024 Walter Camp Football Championship Subdivision All-America Team – Walter Camp Football Foundation" . Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  9. Lafleur, Justin (August 7, 2025). "Corbo Named to East-West Shrine Bowl 1000". Dartmouth College Athletics. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  10. Farrer, Alex (January 6, 2026). "GT adds portal TE commitment from former Dartmouth standout Corbo". Jackets Online. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  11. Lafleur, Justin. "Twelve From Football Earn All-Ivy Honors". Dartmouth College Athletics. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  12. Lafleur, Justin. "Corbo, Crowther and Lemieux named to All-New England Team". Dartmouth College Athletics. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  13. "Big Green Place Three on AP All-America Teams". Dartmouth College Athletics. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  14. Lafleur, Justin. "Corbo Named AFCA First Team All-American for Second Straight Season". Dartmouth College Athletics. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  15. Madera, Mike (December 19, 2025). "2025 Walter Camp Football Championship Subdivision All-America Team". waltercamp.org. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  16. 1 2 Caudell, Jackson (January 6, 2026). "FCS All-American Tight End Transfer Commits To Georgia Tech". Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets On SI. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  17. Lafleur, Justin. "Corbo and Lemieux Earn Stats Perform All-America Honors". Dartmouth College Athletics. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  18. Lafleur, Justin (January 2, 2026). "Corbo and Lemieux Highlight Postseason Honors from Phil Steele". Dartmouth College Athletics. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  19. "Chris Corbo Timeline Events". 247sports.com. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  20. Orlando, Chris (February 23, 2022). "Corbo breaks West Essex basketball record, with 1,279 career points". New Jersey Hills. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  21. "Franklin & Marshall Football Team Captains". Franklin & Marshall College. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  22. "Michael J. Corbo Sr. Obituary (2024) - Little Falls, NJ - Bizub-Parker Funeral Home - Little Falls". Legacy.com. Retrieved January 6, 2026.