Cory Harkey

Cory Harkey (born June 17, 1990) is an American football Tight end for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was signed by the Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football for UCLA.

College career
After attending Chino Hills High School, he played college football for UCLA, and played in every game of his college career. He started seven games during his freshman season and was used primarily as a blocker, although he did have five catches for 40 yards and a touchdown. He once again was used almost exclusively as a blocker during his sophomore year, starting four games out of double tight-end formations, totaling eight receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown. During Harkey's junior year, he started every game for the Bruins, having his most productive year as a receiver. He finished fifth on the team in receptions, having 14 catches for 140 yards. Harkey once again started every game for the team during his senior year; however, he had only one reception for 10 yards. Following the season, the Bruins coaching staff awarded Harkey the Jerry Long "Heart" Award and Kenneth S. Washington Award for Outstanding Senior of the Year.

Pre-Draft
Harkey was invited to the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine.

St. Louis Rams
On May 8, 2012, He was signed by the Rams as an undrafted free agent. At the conclusion of 2012 training camp, Harkey was released and placed on the Rams practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster on November 17, 2012, taking the roster place of Kellen Heard, who had been released the previous week. Harkey dressed in his first game on the roster and was targeted once.

Personal Life
Harkey is the son of former Major League Baseball player Mike Harkey, who is currently the bullpen coach for the New York Yankees. He says that Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez is his biggest inspiration as a player.