Cory Nelms
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Career Summary
Cory Nelms is a former defensive back who competed in track and football at Miami and played in the NFL.
Nelms joined Miami football after first establishing himself as a track athlete. He signed with San Francisco as an undrafted free agent and later made his NFL debut with Oakland.
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Early Life
Nelms was born on February 27, 1988.
Oakland's player bio listed Nelms's birth date as February 27, 1988.
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High School
Nelms attended Neptune High School in New Jersey.
At Neptune High School, Nelms earned indoor and outdoor first-team All Shore Conference recognition as a senior in track.
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College Career
Nelms competed in track and later walked on to Miami's football team.
Nelms earned All-ACC honors with third-place finishes in the 110-meter and 400-meter hurdles in 2008. He did not play a college football game until walking on to Miami's team, later earning a scholarship and appearing as a reserve in the secondary.
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Path to the NFL
San Francisco signed Nelms as an undrafted free agent in 2011.
San Francisco's 2011 transactions list Nelms among the undrafted free agents the club signed in July.
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NFL Career
Nelms made his NFL debut for Oakland in the 2012 season finale.
Oakland signed Nelms to its practice squad in November 2012 and promoted him to the active roster before the season finale. He played exclusively on special teams in his NFL debut at San Diego.
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Career Accomplishments
Nelms received San Francisco's Thomas Herrion Memorial Award in 2011.
The 49ers presented Nelms with the Thomas Herrion Memorial Award, given to a rookie or first-year player who best represents Thomas Herrion's dream.
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Playing Style
Nelms played defensive back and cornerback.
Oakland listed Nelms as a defensive back, and San Francisco recognized him as a cornerback in its 2011 team awards.
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Legacy
Nelms took part in the 49ers' Kids in the Kitchen community initiative.
Nelms participated in the 49ers' Kids in the Kitchen event, speaking with elementary-school students about healthy and active lifestyles.
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Post-Career
Nelms joined Miami's track staff in 2016.
Miami announced Nelms as a member of its track staff in 2016.
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