Nakia Codie
American football player (born 1977)
Nakia Yarbrough Codie (born January 20, 1977) is an American former professional football defensive back who played one season with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Baylor University.
Early life and college
Nakia Yarbrough Codie was born on January 20, 1977, in Onslow County, North Carolina. He attended Cleburne High School in Cleburne, Texas.
Codie was a four-year letterman for the Baylor Bears of Baylor University from 1995 to 1998.
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 1999 NFL draft, Codie signed with the Detroit Lions on April 23. He was released on August 31, 1999.
Codie was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers on April 4, 2000. He was released on August 22 and signed to the team's practice squad on August 29. He was promoted to the active roster on November 18 and played in six games for the Steelers during the 2000 season, recording one interception.
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