YusufCorker

BIO

Former Kentucky defensive back Yusuf Corker is in his first season as a graduate assistant at UK.
Will work closely with the secondary.
Was a defensive back at Kentucky from 2018-21.
Two-time team captain.
Played in 50 games with 37 straight starting assignments.
Totaled 240 career tackles, including 6.5 tackles for loss, 14 pass breakups, three interceptions, two quarterback hurries, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble
Helped the Wildcats to four straight bowl appearances.
As a senior in 2021, recorded 81 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and eight pass breakups and was a semifinalist for the Lott IMPACT trophy.
In 2020 as a junior, earned second-team All-SEC honors from Pro Football Focus and Phil Steele after charting 77 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, two pass breakups and a forced fumble for the Wildcats.
Off the field, earned a spot on the Dean’s List and the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.
Graduated with a degree in economics from UK in May of 2021.
Signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Giants in April 2022 and also spent time with the Cincinnati Bengals before entering the coaching ranks.
Originally of McDonough, Georgia.
Married to Tarryn Todd-Long, and the couple has one daughter, Amirah, and a son, Yusuf.
Currently working on a master’s degree in economics from UK.