Spring 2021 Football Roster
Melzer, Corey
Jersey Number 35
Corey Melzer
- Position:
- DB
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 175
- Class:
- First Year
- Hometown:
- Wexford, Pa.
- High School:
- North Allegheny (Penn State)
- Major:
- Political Science
Bio
As a junior (2022): Appeared in 10 games, starting final two at safety… finished with 24 tackles and two tackles for loss… made season-high seven tackles against Richmond (9/17)… had six tackles and a tackle for loss plus a pass breakup against Colgate (11/12).
As a sophomore (2021): Appeared in four games before suffering season-ending injury versus Yale… made six tackles, including three against Princeton (9/18)… returned blocked punt 32 yards at Colgate (9/25).
As a freshman (spring 2021): Saw time in all three games… made eight tackles in extensive action against Bucknell (4/3).
At Penn State: Deferred eligibility in 2019 season.
In high school: Won three letters for coach Art Walker… team captain as a senior… helped North Allegheny to 13-1 record as a senior… two-time all-conference wide receiver… tallied 40 receptions and six touchdowns in 2018… had five interceptions as a senior…recorded 35 receptions and six scores as a junior.
Personal: Son of Douglas and Heather… has four brothers, Campbell, Carter, Colby and Casey… mother is a professional triathlete… brother Casey swam at Texas.
CAREER STATISTICS (DEFENSE)
Tackles
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 8, vs. Bucknell, 4/3/21
Tackles for loss: 1, 2x, vs. Colgate 11/12/22
As a sophomore (2021): Appeared in four games before suffering season-ending injury versus Yale… made six tackles, including three against Princeton (9/18)… returned blocked punt 32 yards at Colgate (9/25).
As a freshman (spring 2021): Saw time in all three games… made eight tackles in extensive action against Bucknell (4/3).
At Penn State: Deferred eligibility in 2019 season.
In high school: Won three letters for coach Art Walker… team captain as a senior… helped North Allegheny to 13-1 record as a senior… two-time all-conference wide receiver… tallied 40 receptions and six touchdowns in 2018… had five interceptions as a senior…recorded 35 receptions and six scores as a junior.
Personal: Son of Douglas and Heather… has four brothers, Campbell, Carter, Colby and Casey… mother is a professional triathlete… brother Casey swam at Texas.
CAREER STATISTICS (DEFENSE)
Tackles
| Year | G | UA | A | Tot | TFL | INT |
| S2021 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 19 | 5 | 24 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Total | 17 | 29 | 9 | 38 | 2.0 | 0 |
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 8, vs. Bucknell, 4/3/21
Tackles for loss: 1, 2x, vs. Colgate 11/12/22
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