2008 (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 10 games, with nine starts to his credit … Finished second on team with 54 tackles (31 solo), including a pair of tackles for loss … Also recorded a pair of forced fumbles, two pass break-ups and an interception … Recorded seven or more tackles against five different opponents … Registered seven tackles against both Brevard and Davidson, including five solo stops against the Wildcats at home … Booked a season-best 12 tackles (seven solo), including one tackle for loss assist, at Wingate … Also forced a fumble against the Bulldogs … Earned ICAA Defensive Player of the Week laurels following performance on the road at Wingate … Turned in seven tackles against Jacksonville, including one tackle for loss assist … Amassed eight tackles (seven solo), including one solo tackle for loss, and his lone interception on the season at West Virginia Wesleyan … Broke up a pair of passes against Concord, while also forcing a fumble.
2007 (FRESHMAN): Played in all 10 games for UNCP, seeing a majority of his action on special teams … Registered seven tackles (six solo) on the season … Made three solo tackles against Faulkner at home, including two on kickoffs … Booked three tackles (two solo) amidst significant playing time in the defensive backfield at North Greenville.
HIGH SCHOOL: A two-way standout at South Mecklenburg High School for coach Greg Ganfield … As a senior, ran for 880 yards and 10 touchdowns as a tailback for the Sabres, while also registering 44 tackles and four interceptions as a free safety … Earned team most valuable player and best offensive back laurels at season’s end … Registered 335 receiving yards and two touchdowns as a junior, while also recording 28 tackles and eight pass break-ups … Also lettered in track & field at South Mecklenburg, earning the squad’s most valuable performer on a pair of occasions.
PERSONAL: The son of Lori and Richard Corpening was born on May 3, 1988 … Enrolled in pre-major studies at UNCP.
