Background
Cormier was born in Los Angeles, California.
Cormier was born in Los Angeles, California.
He attended high school at Junípero Serra High School (Gardena, California), where he excelled in football, basketball, and track and field
Cormier currently serves as Serra"s Alumni Relations and Development Director. Heavily recruited out of high school, Cormier starred as a three-year letterman for the University of Southern California Trojans football team In 1984, Cormier caught a touchdown pass during the Trojans" Rose Bowl victory against the Ohio State Buckeyes.
In the 1985 season, he caught a team-leading 44 receptions for the Trojans, played in the Aloha Bowl, and was named an All Pac-10 Selection.
Cormier was selected in the 10th Round of the 1985 Draft by the Minnesota Vikings and played in the 1987-1990 seasons for the Los Angeles Raiders.