Cory Schlesinger

January 12, 2024
Football Player

Quick Facts

Cory Schlesinger
Full Name Cory Schlesinger
Date Of Birth Jun 23, 1972(1972-06-23)
Age 52
Birthplace Columbus
Country United States
Birth City Ohio
Horoscope Cancer

Cory Schlesinger Biography

Birthday Jun 23
Birth Year 1972

Cory Schlesinger is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on June 23, 1972 in Columbus, Ohio, United States.

Schlesinger was a two-time all-state selection at linebacker at Columbus High School, leading the team in tackles as a junior and senior. He also played fullback as a senior in 1990. For the season, he rushed for 1,514 yards and 23 touchdowns (including nine 100-yard games). He was named the Nebraska Defensive Player of the Year as a prep senior and played with a group of Nebraska football all-stars in the Down Under Bowl in Sydney, Australia following his senior season.

Schlesinger was a two-year starter for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. As a junior, he was the 1993 Husker Co-Lifter-of-the-Year with linebacker Donta Jones. During that season he finished as the team’s fifth-leading rusher with 48 carries for 193 yards and one touchdown.

Cory Schlesinger Net Worth

Cory Schlesinger is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Cory Schlesinger 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Cory Michael Schlesinger (born June 23, 1972) is a former American football fullback of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 185 cm

Cory Schlesinger height 185 cm Cresent weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Cory Schlesinger Dating?

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In 2000, Schlesinger played in all 16 games for the fifth time in six NFL seasons and second year as the Lions’ starting fullback. His 15 special teams tackles tied for fifth on squad as well. In 2001, the Lions named Marty Mornhinweg head coach and the team moved away from a power rushing attack to the west coast offense. The fullback, in addition to rushing and blocking responsibilities, can also be more involved in the passing game. Schlesinger finished the 2001 season with single-season career highs in rushing attempts (47), rushing yards (154), rushing touchdowns (three), receptions (60), and receiving yards (466). On the year Schlesinger rushed for 16 first downs, the only season of his career he accumulated a double-digit total in the category. For his efforts during the season, he was voted the Chuck Hughes Most Improved Player by teammates and was also voted onto Howie Long’s Tough Guy team. He was also named to the 2001 All-Pro Team by Sports Illustrated’ s Paul Zimmerman and to the College and Pro Football Newsweekly 2001 All-Pro Second Team squad. In 2002, he finished the year with 139 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns along with 35 receptions for 263 yards. He was an alternate in the 2002 Pro Bowl to starter Mike Alstott. He was also the Detroit Lions recipient of the 2002 Ed Block Courage Award.

Facts & Trivia

Cresent Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Cory Schlesinger celebrates birthday on June 23 of every year.

In 2007, Schlesinger signed with the Miami Dolphins on March 11, 2007 in anticipation he would become the lead blocker for running back Ronnie Brown. However, he was released at the end of training camp, losing out to rookie sixth-round draft pick Reagan Mauia.

When did Cory Schlesinger retire?

He played 181 games for the Lions before retiring after the 2006 season. He got a chance to give the scouts another look at Nebraska’s Pro Day workouts. “A lot of coaches saw me,” Schlesinger said.

What teams did Cory Schlesinger play for?

No. 30
College:| Nebraska
NFL Draft:| 1995 / Round: 6 / Pick: 192
Career history
Detroit Lions (1995–2006) Miami Dolphins (2007)*

Who is the most famous running back for the Detroit Lions?


  1. PlayerBarry SandersB. Sanders, 1989-98
    Gms153
    RushingAtt3,062
    Yds15,269

Who is the best Detroit Lions running back?

1 – Barry Sanders The Wichita, Kansas native would rush for over 1,000

yards in each of his 10 seasons, including a career-high 2,053 in 1997. He won the NFL’s ’97 MVP award, led the league in rushing four times, and made the Pro Bowl on 10 occasions.

Who will be the Lions kicker?

Back in the spring, Detroit Lions kicker Austin Seibert noticed his kicks did not come off of his foot with the same force he was accustomed to during his career. After joining the Lions last September following a stint with the Cincinnati Bengals, Seibert went 10-for-12 on field goals with a long of 52 yards.

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