Corvey Irvin

Corvey Irvin
	Irvin with the Tampa Bay Bucaneers
Montreal Alouettes
Position:	Defensive line coach
Personal information
Born:	May 3, 1985 (age 38); Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school:	Augusta (GA) Laney
College:	Georgia
NFL draft:	2009 / Round: 3 / Pick: 93
Career history
As a player:
	Carolina Panthers (2009–2010); Detroit Lions (2011); Jacksonville Jaguars (2011); Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2012); Chicago Bears (2013); Dallas Cowboys (2013); Detroit Lions (2014); Calgary Stampeders (2014); Montreal Alouettes (2014–2015); Saskatchewan Roughriders (2016); Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2017);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
	Concordia (QC) (2019–2022); Defensive line coach; Montreal Alouettes (2023–Present); Defensive line coach;
Career highlights and awards
	Grey Cup champion (2023);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	14
	Player stats at NFL.com · CFL.ca (archive)

Corvey Irvin (born May 3, 1985) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft.^[1] He played college football at Georgia.

Irvin has been a member of the Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Calgary Stampeders, Montreal Alouettes, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Professional career[edit]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers[edit]

Irvin was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 1, 2012.

Chicago Bears[edit]

He worked out at Chicago Bears minicamp in 2013,^[2] and was signed on May 13.^[3] On August 31, 2013, Irvin was released.^[4]

Dallas Cowboys[edit]

On November 12, 2013, Irvin signed a contract with the Dallas Cowboys^[5]

Detroit Lions[edit]

On March 4, 2014, Irvin signed with the Detroit Lions.^[6]

Calgary Stampeders[edit]

Irvin was signed to the Calgary Stampeders (CFL) practice roster on August 20, 2014.^[7] He was released by the Stampeders on September 10, 2014.^[8]

Montreal Alouettes[edit]

Irvin was signed to the Montreal Alouettes (CFL) practice roster on October 10, 2014. He was promoted to the active roster on November 7, 2014.^[9] In his one season with the Als Irvin played in 13 games and racked up 11 tackles and 3 sacks.

Saskatchewan Roughriders[edit]

Irvin was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) on February 12, 2016.^[10] Irvin played in all 18 regular season games for the Riders, contributing 27 tackles and 5 sacks. Following the 2016 season he was not re-signed by the Riders and became a free agent on February 14, 2017.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers[edit]

On March 13, 2017 Irvin signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL).^[11] He retired before the start of the 2017 season on April 21, 2017.

Coaching career[edit]

Concordia (Quebec)[edit]

Irvin joined the coaching staff of Concordia in U Sports football in 2019.^[12]

Montreal Alouettes[edit]

Irvin joined the staff of the Montreal Alouettes as their defensive line coach for the 2023 CFL season.^[13]

References[edit]

^ "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
^ Jahns, Adam (2013-05-10). "Bears invite 33 players to rookie camp on tryout basis". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on 2013-10-21. Retrieved 2013-05-12.
^ Mayer, Larry (2013-05-13). "Bears add four players from rookie minicamp". Chicago Bears. Archived from the original on 2013-06-07. Retrieved 2013-05-13.
^ Biggs, Brad (2013-08-31). "Bears waive LB Thomas to reach roster limit". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on 2013-09-01. Retrieved 2013-08-31.
^ Wetzel, John (2013-11-12). "Dallas Cowboys sign free-agent DT Corvey Irvin, add OT John Wetzel to practice squad; 3 players released". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 2013-11-12.
^ Gantt, Darin (4 March 2014). "Lions sign well-traveled defensive tackle Corvey Irvin". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
^ "IRVIN ADDED TO PRACTICE ROSTER". stampeders.com. August 20, 2014. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
^ Busby, Ian (September 10, 2014). "Stamps' Butler preparing to play first CFL game since July 2013". calgaryherald.com. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
^ "Transactions". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
^ "2016 Free Agent Tracker". 9 February 2016.
^ "Bombers add size, muscle in Corvey Irvin". CFL.ca. 2017-03-13. Retrieved 2017-03-17.
^ "Tyrell Sutton Highlights Als' 2023 Coaching, Ops Staff". CFL.ca. February 28, 2023.
^ Clink, Jonathan (June 9, 2023). "Montreal Alouettes 2023 Coaching Staff Overview". CFLNewsHub.

External links[edit]

[1] "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-13.

[2] Jahns, Adam (2013-05-10). "Bears invite 33 players to rookie camp on tryout basis". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on 2013-10-21. Retrieved 2013-05-12.

[3] Mayer, Larry (2013-05-13). "Bears add four players from rookie minicamp". Chicago Bears. Archived from the original on 2013-06-07. Retrieved 2013-05-13.

[4] Biggs, Brad (2013-08-31). "Bears waive LB Thomas to reach roster limit". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on 2013-09-01. Retrieved 2013-08-31.

[5] Wetzel, John (2013-11-12). "Dallas Cowboys sign free-agent DT Corvey Irvin, add OT John Wetzel to practice squad; 3 players released". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 2013-11-12.

[6] Gantt, Darin (4 March 2014). "Lions sign well-traveled defensive tackle Corvey Irvin". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved 18 March 2014.

[7] "IRVIN ADDED TO PRACTICE ROSTER". stampeders.com. August 20, 2014. Retrieved October 7, 2014.

[8] Busby, Ian (September 10, 2014). "Stamps' Butler preparing to play first CFL game since July 2013". calgaryherald.com. Retrieved October 7, 2014.

[9] "Transactions". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2014.

[10] "2016 Free Agent Tracker". 9 February 2016.

[11] "Bombers add size, muscle in Corvey Irvin". CFL.ca. 2017-03-13. Retrieved 2017-03-17.

[12] "Tyrell Sutton Highlights Als' 2023 Coaching, Ops Staff". CFL.ca. February 28, 2023.

[13] Clink, Jonathan (June 9, 2023). "Montreal Alouettes 2023 Coaching Staff Overview". CFLNewsHub.

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