Began career as a true freshman defensive back in 2011 … Moved to wide receiver during the 2012 season … Has played in all 54career games.
2014 (Senior): Played in all 14 games … Recorded career-first reception for seven yards at NC State (Nov. 8) … Graduated from Georgia Tech in December with bachelor’s degree in management.
2013 (Junior): Played in all 13 games and started first three games … Did not record reception but was solid as blocker on perimeter.
2012 (Sophomore): Played in all 14 games, primarily on special teams and as back-up wide receiver … Did not have any receptions but learned position and improved blocking skills … Had tackles against Presbyterian (Sept. 8) and in ACC Championship Game vs. Florida State (Dec. 1).
2011 (True Freshman): Played in all 13 games, seeing most action on special teams … Had one punt return for seven yards … Recorded seven tackles (five solos) … Recorded two solo tackles at Middle Tennessee State (Sept. 10) … Had two tackles vs. Kansas (Sept. 17) … Only punt return came in key home win over North Carolina (Sept. 24).
High School: Charles Henderson HS … Dothan Eagle Super 12 selection … Played quarterback in 2010 after playing wide receiver in 2008 and 2009 … Threw for 1,170 yards and rushed for 1,444 yards as senior … Played for coach Hugh Fountain … Earned four letters and served one year as team captain … Owns school record for career rushing touchdowns … First QB in school history to rush and pass for 1,000 yards … Also ran track for four years.
Personal: Full name is Corey Michael Dennis … Parents are Steve and Lisa Dennis … Steve is former athletic director at Troy University … Steve played at Georgia from 1974-78 … Has three siblings – Chris, Cale and Allison – Chris is student assistant coach for Troy … Born July 25, 1992, in Auburn, Ala.
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 2 at Middle Tennessee State, Sept. 10, 2011
Punt Returns: 1 vs. North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2011v Punt Return Yards: 7 vs. North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2011
Long Punt Return: 7 vs. North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2011
Receptions: 1 at NC State, Nov. 8, 2014
Receiving Yards: 7 at NC State, Nov. 8, 2014
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