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East Tennessee State University

2023-24 Football

43 Paxton Corkery

  • Pos LB
  • Ht 6-0
  • Wt 218
  • Yr Junior
  • Hometown Jefferson, Ga.
  • Previous School Jefferson High School

Biography

2022 (Sophomore): Played in nine games for the Bucs ... Primarily used on special teams where he posted two tackles ... Had two tackles at Mercer. 

2021 (Freshman): Competed in 12 games as a true freshman, primarily on the special teams unit … Made his collegiate debut in the 23-3 win over Vanderbilt (Sept. 4) … Capped off the year with eight tackles (five solo) … Also concluded the year with one kick return for 14 yards … Season-high two tackles at Samford (Sept. 25) and home against The Citadel (Oct. 9).

High School: Lettered in football at Jefferson High School, primarily playing inside linebacker … Led his squad to a state runner-up finish in 2020 … Named All-State in 2018 and 2020 … Three-year starter at Jefferson, finishing his career with 327 tackles, 23 career sacks, 587 career rushing yards and 17 career touchdowns.

Personal: Son of Christopher and Amanda Corkery … Plans to major in nursing.

Statistics

Season:
2023-24

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Historical Player Information

  • 43

    2021-22Freshman

    LB
    6'1" 220 lbs
    43
  • 43

    2022-23Sophomore

    LB
    6'0" 220 lbs
    43
  • 43

    2023-24Junior

    LB
    6'0" 218 lbs
    43