Corvey Irvin
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Career Summary
Corvey Irvin is a former NFL and CFL defensive lineman from Augusta, Georgia, who now coaches the Montreal Alouettes defensive line.
The NFL listed Irvin as a 6-foot-2, 295-pound defensive tackle from Georgia and Augusta. Montreal identifies him as its defensive line coach.
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Early Life
Irvin grew up in Augusta, Georgia, and later pursued football through Georgia Military College before transferring to Georgia.
Georgia identified Irvin as an Augusta native and a Laney High School alumnus who attended Georgia Military College before joining the Bulldogs.
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High School
At Laney High School in Augusta, Irvin earned all-state recognition as a defensive lineman.
Georgia’s junior-college signing announcement reported that Irvin was named to the 2004 Class AA Honorable Mention All-State team at Laney High School.
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College Career
Irvin played two seasons at Georgia after a Georgia Military College career and became a Bulldogs defensive captain.
Georgia reported that Irvin appeared in 25 games over two Bulldog seasons, recording 46 tackles and 31 quarterback hurries. In 2008, he made 11 starts, logged 34 tackles and 24 hurries, and served as a defensive captain.
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Path to the NFL
Carolina chose Irvin in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft.
Georgia announced that Carolina selected Irvin with the 29th third-round pick, No. 93 overall. The Panthers’ draft history also lists Irvin as the club’s 2009 third-round, No. 93 selection from Georgia.
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NFL Career
Irvin entered the NFL as a Carolina third-round selection and was listed by the NFL as a three-year defensive tackle.
Panthers.com identifies Irvin as Carolina’s 2009 third-round draft selection. The NFL player profile lists him as a defensive tackle with three years of experience.
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Career Accomplishments
Irvin earned a Georgia captaincy, participated in the Senior Bowl, graduated, and became a third-round NFL draft choice.
Georgia reported that Irvin was a 2008 defensive captain, participated in the 2009 Under Armour Senior Bowl, graduated in December 2008 with a degree in Child and Family Development, and was selected No. 93 overall by Carolina.
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Playing Style
Irvin was a tackle whose Georgia record included consistent pressure on quarterbacks.
Georgia credited Irvin with 31 quarterback hurries in 25 Bulldogs games, including 24 hurries in his 2008 senior season.
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Legacy
Irvin extended his football career into the CFL and returned to Montreal as a Grey Cup-winning coach.
Montreal reported that Irvin played for the Alouettes in 2014 and 2015, returned as defensive line coach in February 2023, and was part of the club’s 2023 Grey Cup-winning staff.
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Post-Career
Irvin transitioned to coaching with Concordia before joining Montreal’s defensive staff.
Montreal’s official biography says Irvin coached at Concordia University from 2019 through 2022 before returning to the Alouettes as defensive line coach in 2023.
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22614, 00-0027065, 1985-05-03, Corvey Irvin, Corvey, Irvin
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