Cory Bird

Career

Bird played college football at Virginia Technical and was drafted in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft. Bird was known for his ability to make open field tackles in crucial situations. He attended Oakcrest High School in Hamilton Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey, where he was a standout wide receiver and wrestler.

Bird also is partial owner of Bird Electric in Mays Landing, New Jersey and former owner of a barbershop known as the "41 Spot".

Achievements

• At Virginia Technical, Bird was a three time winner of the best conditioned athlete award, though his professional career was cut short with injuries.