Cory Schlesinger
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Cory Schlesinger (born June 23, 1972 in Columbus, Nebraska) is an American football fullback in his season playing for the Detroit Lions of the NFL as of 2006.
After playing at the University of Nebraska, Scheslinger was drafted in the 6th round of the 1995 NFL Draft by the Lions. He has played his entire career with the Lions. He has scored 13 touchdowns, 5 on the ground and 8 receiving.
Schlesinger will forever be endeared by Nebraska Cornhusker fans for scoring two fourth-quarter touchdowns in the 1995 Orange Bowl to secure Nebraska's first national title under then-head coach Tom Osborne
Schlesinger was a Pro Bowl alternate in 2003, 2004, and 2005.
He is well known for frequently breaking his face masks through his hard nosed playing style, earning the nickname "Badass".
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