kory sperry
Dolphins signed TE Kory Sperry off their practice squad. [1]
Kory Kalani Kahaunaele Sperry (born April 10, 1985 in Pueblo, Colorado) is an American football tight end for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. [2]
Few tight ends across the country can match his production, as Sperry leaves the Rams with 141 career receptions for 1,763 yards and 20 touchdowns. [3]
2006 (Junior): Started at H-back in all 12 games in 2006…finished third on the team in receptions and fourth in receiving yards in 2006…made two catches for 20 yards versus San Diego State…made four catches for 39 yards and one touchdown versus TCU…had two catches for 12 yards and one touchdown versus Utah…had three receptions for 10 yards versus New Mexico…had five receptions for 39 yards versus Wyoming…had two receptions for 27 yards and a touchdown against Air Force…made six catches for 52 yards versus UNLV…made two catches for 83 yards and a touchdown versus Fresno State…made four catches for 9 yards and a touchdown against Colorado…had four receptions for 83 yards versus Weber State…named as the 19th-best tight end in the nation by The Sporting News…named to the preseason all-MWC second team by Lindy’s and Athlon Sports. [4]
Three-year starter who successfully returned from injury last season posting receiving numbers of 38/192/6 and winning all-Conference honors. [5]
Pueblo County: A standout quarterback at Pueblo County…Rivals.com listed Sperry as the No. 9 recruit in the state while SuperPrep.com ranked Sperry 34th in the Midlands…earned Denver Broncos Hero of the Week award…all-Colorado Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News first-team all-state, two-time all-conference…two-time all-conference and all-state honoree in basketball…honor roll student with a 3.67 grade-point average…head football coach was Jeff Wilson. [4]
Sperry is one of the better pass catchers in this years tight end class. [5]
Blocking is just one of those things, because they move a lot quicker than in college and the guys are a lot bigger, so it’s just one of those things you’ve got to stay on it. [6]
Marginal speed and not a tight end who consistently creates mismatches in the secondary. [5]
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Not quick or explosive into blocks and lacks functional football strength. [5]
2005 (Sophomore): Honorable mention all-conference…had the finest game of his career against Navy in the Poinsettia Bowl when he caught a career-most eight passes for career-best 117 yards…finished the season third on the team with 42 receptions for 547 yards and four touchdowns…made four catches for 29 yards at TCU…caught three passes for 35 yards against New Mexico…set a career-high with two touchdown catches against Wyoming…made three grabs for 42 yards and a 19-yard touchdown against BYU…second on the team with four catches for 63 yards against Utah…hauled in four catches for 70 yards against Air Force…made two catches for 49 yards at Minnesota…CSU’s second-leading receiver with seven receptions for 62 yards and a score against CU. [4]
It’s your whole game that you’ve got to improve more and more because [the NFL] is a different level than college. [6]
A three-time Mountain West Conference honoree, Sperry presents teams with an intriguing blend of size, straight-line speed and soft hands. [3]
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Sources:
[1] Kory Sperry
[2] Kory Sperry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[3] Kory Sperry, Colorado State, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com …
[4] COLORADO STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE - Football
[5] Kory Sperry - 2009 Draft Tracker - SI.com
[6] Scout.com: Rookie Reaction: Q&A with TE Kory Sperry
[7] Scout.com: Inside Scouting Report: TE Kory Sperry