Corey Gatewood

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Corey Gatewood
Personal information
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school: Belmont
(Belmont, Massachusetts)
College: Stanford
(2007–2012)
Position:Receiver / cornerback
Undrafted: 2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Corey Gatewood played both wide receiver and cornerback at Stanford University. [1] [2] He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent cornerback in June 2012. [3] [4] On August 25, 2012, he was released by the Vikings. [5] He was the number one receiver from the state of Massachusetts in his high school class. [6]

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References

  1. Mike Lipka (August 19, 2007). "What summer vacation?". The Boston Globe . pp. 1, 6 . Retrieved September 11, 2024 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg
  2. "Corey Gatewood Profile - Stanford University's Official Athletic Site". Gostanford.com. September 22, 2012. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
  3. Brian Hall (June 4, 2012). "Vikings sign rookie cornerback Gatewood". FOX Sports . Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  4. Wiederer, Dan. "Vikings sign undrafted rookie defensive back Corey Gatewood". StarTribune.com. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
  5. Craig, Mark. "No surprises as Vikings cut 15 players". Star Tribune. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
  6. Mike Lipka (September 21, 2006). "Belmont Hill duo perfectly paired". The Boston Globe . p. 12. Retrieved September 11, 2024 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg