Cory DeRosa

Running Back
Sophomore
5-10, 207, Elmhurst, Ill. (York)

Cory needs a breakthrough year, but he has the ability and the potential to be really, really good…he has good feet, he cuts well, and he has good vision…he needs to get off to a good start, but he’s going to compete for a starting job at running back.
- Coach Rucks

2007:  Played in four games…rushed for 20 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries.

High School:  Named Chicago Tribune honorable mention all-state his senior year, as well as Daily Herald all-area and All-West Suburban League Silver with a school-record 1,534 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns…his senior-year team reached the Illinois High School Association Class 8A state semifinals…his junior-year team won a conference championship…coached by Bill Lech…member of the baseball team his freshman and sophomore years.

Personal:  Undecided on major…born Dec. 8, 1988.