Will Corbin

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Will Corbin
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Corbin in 2017
Personal information
Born: (1990-12-08) December 8, 1990 (age 33)
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school: Erwin (NC) Triton
College: Appalachian State
Position: Offensive guard
Undrafted: 2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena statistics
Carries:21
Rushing yards:119
Rushing TDs:3
Receiving yards:11
Receiving TDs:0
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

William Dearis Corbin (born December 8, 1990) is an American professional football offensive guard who is currently a free agent. He played college football for the Appalachian State Mountaineers and attended Triton High School in Erwin, North Carolina. He has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Early life

Corbin attended Triton High School in Erwin, North Carolina where he played football.

College career

Corbin played for the Appalachian State Mountaineers from 2010 to 2014. He was the team's starter his final three years and helped the Mountaineers to 27 wins. He played in 35 games during his career including 30 starts at right tackle. Corbin started as a defensive lineman before moving to the offensive line due to injures during the 2010 season. Corbin appeared in two games as a defensive lineman.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

On May 26, 2015, Corbin was signed by the Indianapolis Colts after a tryout. [1] On July 27, 2015, Corbin was released by the Colts. [2]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On August 24, 2015, Corbin signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. [3] Corbin was released September 4, 2015, after two preseason games with the Jaguars. [4]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Corbin signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on May 30, 2016. [5] Corbin was released on June 12, 2016. [6]

Washington Valor

Corbin was assigned to the Washington Valor on January 10, 2017.

Atlanta Legends

Corbin was signed by the Atlanta Legends of the Alliance of American Football, but was waived before the start of the 2019 regular season.

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