Corey Mayfield
American football player and coach
Corey Mayfield (born February 25, 1970) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive lineman and defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) and Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners. Mayfield is currently the head coach of the Beaumont Renegades of National Arena League (NAL).
College career
Mayfield graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts degree and was a three-year starter. He finished his career with 12 sacks and 88 tackles.
Professional career
Mayfield was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the tenth round of the 1992 NFL draft with the 269th overall pick. Mayfield played for the San Francisco 49ers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Grand Rapids Rampage, Orlando Rage, Philadelphia Soul and the Dallas Desperados.
Coaching career
Mayfield began his coaching career as an assistant with the Dallas Desperados. He served as the defensive line coach/co-special teams coordinator for the New York Dragons and head coach of the East Texas Wranglers of the Independent Indoor Football Alliance.
Personal life
Mayfield is the father of Corey Mayfield Jr., a cornerback who signed with the Baltimore Ravens in the 2023 NFL offseason.
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