Cory Redding

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Cory Redding
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Redding with the Indianapolis Colts in 2014
No. 78, 94, 93, 90
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1980-11-15) November 15, 1980 (age 43)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:318 lb (144 kg)
Career information
High school: North Shore (Houston, Texas)
College: Texas
NFL draft: 2003  / Round: 3 / Pick: 66
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:420
Sacks:35.5
Forced fumbles:4
Fumble recoveries:13
Interceptions:2
Safeties:2
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Cory Bartholomew Redding (born November 15, 1980) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft and played college football at Texas. Redding also played for the Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals.

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Early years

He was born in Houston, Texas, the son of Carl Benjamin Redding and Mary Zerlene Brantley.

Redding played football at North Shore High School. In his senior year in 1999, he was named USA Today's Defensive Player of the Year and was a consensus All-American choice. [1] He also excelled in track and field, winning the state Class 5A title in the discus as a junior and senior (career best toss of 193'9").

College career

Redding played college football for the Texas Longhorns at the University of Texas. During his four years there, he was a two-time All-Big 12 Conference selection and played in every game, including a string of 35 consecutive starts on the defensive line.

He finished his collegiate career with 201 tackles (123 solos), 21 sacks (174 yards), and 53 tackles for a loss totaling 249 yards (third on the school's career-record list).

Professional career

Detroit Lions

In the 2003 NFL Draft, Redding was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the third round (66th overall). [2]

He became the starter at left defensive end prior to the 2004 season. In 2005, he played in all 16 games and set a career-high with 42 tackles (29 solo). He emerged in 2006 as one of the best inside pass-rushers in the NFL after moving from defensive end to tackle.

On February 22, 2007, the Lions placed the franchise tag on Redding and he was designated as the team's non-exclusive franchise player. On July 16, the Lions and Redding agreed to a seven-year, $49 million contract. The deal included over $16 million in guaranteed money. The move came amid a bit of controversy, as it made Redding the highest paid defensive end in the league. [3]

Redding was placed on season-ending injured reserve with injuries to his knee and groin on December 12, 2008.

Seattle Seahawks

On March 14, 2009, Detroit traded him and a 2009 fifth-round draft pick to the Seattle Seahawks for linebacker Julian Peterson. [4] He was expected to play defensive end on 1st and 2nd downs and play defensive tackle on 3rd downs for extra pass rush.

Baltimore Ravens

Redding signed a two-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens on March 22, 2010. [5]

Redding intercepted a tipped pass by Drew Brees in a week 15 game against the New Orleans Saints on December 19, 2010 to help seal a big win for the Ravens. It was his first career interception. Redding recorded three sacks on the season. In a divisional playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 15, 2011, Redding scored his first career touchdown after recovering a fumble by Ben Roethlisberger.

Redding had another solid season in 2011, recording 4 sacks and helping the Ravens defense allow the 2nd fewest yards in the league.

Indianapolis Colts

Redding signed with the Indianapolis Colts on March 14, 2012. [6]

Arizona Cardinals

Redding signed with the Arizona Cardinals on March 11, 2015. [7] On October 11, 2015, Redding had an interception against the Detroit Lions that he returned 30 yards. [8] [9] On December 27, 2015, Redding returned an Aaron Rodgers fumble 36 yards for a score against the Green Bay Packers. [10] [11]

In the last game of the regular season against the Seahawks, Redding injured his ankle and was put on Injured Reserve, missing the rest of that game and the playoffs. He was subsequently released on April 18, 2016. [12] He retired on June 29, 2016. [13]

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2003 DET 907610.01000010000
2004 DET 1616413563.06000001200
2005 DET 1616332671.06000041100
2006 DET 16164838108.012000002120
2007 DET 16163727101.0110000102270
2008 DET 1313373163.07000000000
2009 SEA 153201822.010000002290
2010 BAL 15114231113.08100040000
2011 BAL 15114329144.511000020100
2012 IND 14143622142.05000040100
2013 IND 15153622144.510000020100
2014 IND 16163520153.56000010000
2015 ARI 1205410.00130030202361
18814742030911135.58423003021413941

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2010 BAL 222020.500000001131
2011 BAL 215320.00000010000
2012 IND 117610.00000001000
2013 IND 227340.00000000000
2014 IND 339632.02000020000
1093018122.520000311131

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References

  1. ↑ "Lions Designate DT Cory Redding as Franchise Player". DetroitLions.com. February 22, 2007. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved August 26, 2007.
  2. ↑ "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  3. ↑ Clayton, John (July 17, 2007). "NFL - Lions sign Redding to monster deal before franchise-player deadline". ESPN.com . Retrieved August 26, 2007.
  4. ↑ "Home".
  5. ↑ "Duffy, Mike. "Ravens Add DE Redding," BaltimoreRavens.com, Monday, March 22, 2010". Archived from the original on April 4, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2010.
  6. ↑ Ravens' Cory Redding signs with Colts
  7. ↑ Urban, Darren (March 11, 2015). "Cards add A.Q. Shipley, Cory Redding". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on March 12, 2015. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Cardinals vs. Lions - Box Score - October 11, 2015 - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Highlight: Redding denies Stafford". www.azcardinals.com. Archived from the original on April 24, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Packers vs. Cardinals - Box Score - December 27, 2015 - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Highlight: Redding rumbles for a TD". www.azcardinals.com. Archived from the original on April 24, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Cardinals Release Cory Redding". www.azcardinals.com. Archived from the original on April 24, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  13. ↑ Sessler, Marc. "Cory Redding announces retirement". NFL. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
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