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Ex-Michigan State receiver Donnie Corley at Texas Southern

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Former Michigan State receiver Donnie Corley, a Detroit native, now is playing at Texas Southern University in Houston. He's shown here during a home game against Alabama State on Nov. 9, 2019.
Former Michigan State receiver Donnie Corley, a Detroit native, now is playing at Texas Southern University in Houston. He's shown here during a home game against Alabama State on Nov. 9, 2019.
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Donnie Corley played one season at Michigan State, then transferred to a community college in Mississippi. He's now at Texas Southern University.
Donnie Corley played one season at Michigan State, then transferred to a community college in Mississippi. He's now at Texas Southern University.
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Donnie Corley had 72 receptions in 2019, accumulating 1,309 receiving yards.
Donnie Corley had 72 receptions in 2019, accumulating 1,309 receiving yards.
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Without a standout season at Texas Southern, Donnie Corley was named SWAC Newcomer of the Year.
Without a standout season at Texas Southern, Donnie Corley was named SWAC Newcomer of the Year.
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Donnie Corley plans to play his senior season at Texas Southern, then move on to the NFL.
Donnie Corley plans to play his senior season at Texas Southern, then move on to the NFL.
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Donnie Corley had three receiving touchdowns in 2019, with a long reception of 84 yards.
Donnie Corley had three receiving touchdowns in 2019, with a long reception of 84 yards.
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Donnie Corley had five games of 100 or more receiving yards, with a high of 198 on Sept. 28.
Donnie Corley had five games of 100 or more receiving yards, with a high of 198 on Sept. 28.
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Donnie Corley had three games with 10-plus receptions, with a high of 12.
Donnie Corley had three games with 10-plus receptions, with a high of 12.
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While Donnie Corley has thrived individually, he has gone through two winless seasons in a row. He hasn't won a game since Rutgers during the 2016 season at Michigan State.
While Donnie Corley has thrived individually, he has gone through two winless seasons in a row. He hasn't won a game since Rutgers during the 2016 season at Michigan State.
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Donnie Corley led the SWAC with 72 receptions in 2019.
Donnie Corley led the SWAC with 72 receptions in 2019.
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Donnie Corley began his college career at Michigan State, choosing the Spartans over 54 other offers, including from Alabama.
Donnie Corley began his college career at Michigan State, choosing the Spartans over 54 other offers, including from Alabama.
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Donnie Corley played just one season at Michigan State, 2016, with 33 receptions for 453 yards and three touchdowns.
Donnie Corley played just one season at Michigan State, 2016, with 33 receptions for 453 yards and three touchdowns.
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Donnie Corley was suspended, along with two other Michigan State players, for an alleged sexual assault at an on-campus party in January 2017.
Donnie Corley was suspended, along with two other Michigan State players, for an alleged sexual assault at an on-campus party in January 2017.
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In 2018, Donnie Corley and the two other Michigan State teammates transferred to Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale, Miss.
In 2018, Donnie Corley and the two other Michigan State teammates transferred to Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale, Miss.
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In 2019, Donnie Corley transferred to Texas Southern University. He will play there in 2020, as well.
In 2019, Donnie Corley transferred to Texas Southern University. He will play there in 2020, as well.
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