Biography

Corian Garrison Born January 21st 1989

Adolescent and Middle School

Corian grew up in Starke Florida. He attended the Bradford County School District. Growing up Corian could not play little league football. So once he got to Bradford Middle School he played in the 7th and was a starter from then until he got to Bradford High School.

Freshman Year

As a freshman he did not start nor did he get that much playing time. He was merely a fourth string defensive tackle behind. Antonio "Hoggy" Hall, A.J. Simmons, and Letroy Guion. All of those whom he was behind went on to sign college scholarships with Letroy Guion being the only one in college still.

Sophomore Year

In Corian's sophomore year he became a starter on varsity he did pretty good for a 15 year old playing against 17 and 18 years olds. He was the second best lineman behind Letroy Guion who would go on to sign with Florida State. And that year the team would go on to the State Semi-Finals to lose against Madison County High School 21-0 It is also noted that during the season against Harmony High School he caught an interception against Harmony High School in St Cloud and returned it 94 yards for a touchdown which is second longest in school history.

ACL Injury

While at his fathers house playing a pickup game Corian and his brother and some friend were out playing basketball in the street when he went to dunk he made it and came down and heard a pop. So he thought nothing of it and told his Father about it and he gave him some Icy Hot patches to put on along with a knee sleeve. So as soon as he got home he kept complaining to his mother that his knee hurt so she took him to Shands at Starke. Only for them to diagnose it as a sprain. (This lets you know to never go to the hospital in Starke).

Junior Year

Corian only played in four games and recorded 34 tackles and two sacks. Not mentioning his 12 tackles against Terry Parker in the Fall Classic. Then he reirritated his knee again in practice.His trainer set him up an appointment to go to the Orthopaedic Sports Institute at the University Of Florida. It was then noted as a torn ACL. He cried to his mother almost contemplating giving up football. But he prayed about and decided to get the surgery and on November 17th 2005 st 8:00 a.m. he got the surgery.It was performed by Dr. Moser.

Rehabilitation of the Knee

The ensuing rehab would be harder than he ever expected going to the doctor three times a week for two hours was very painful and chaotic but with the help of the lord he kept going and along the way West Virginia University Offered him a football scholarship despite he was still recovering from an injury that just lead Corian to believe that god works in mysterious ways.

Senior Summer

Corian's senior year started off nicely in the summer the Gainesville did a write up on him here is the article from the Gainesville Sun " STARKE - Corian Garrison remembers sitting at home the night of Jan. 2 watching the Sugar Bowl on television with his father.

West Virginia rolled out to a 28-0 lead over Georgia and held on for a 38-35 upset of the Bulldogs. The Mountaineers' performance made quite an impression on the Garrisons.

"My dad said that would be a good team to play for," Bradford High's giant defensive tackle said. "They put a whooping on Georgia."

It turned out to be a moment of foreshadowing. In March the Sugar Bowl champion Mountaineers formally offered Garrison a scholarship.

It's no surprise Garrison is being courted by big-time college programs. At 6-foot-4 and 295 pounds, this Tornadoes senior has plenty of potential. The big question heading into this season, however, is if Garrison will be the same force after suffering a devastating knee injury last year.

Garrison tore his right ACL during Bradford's fourth game last season. The Tornadoes lost five of their last six without Garrison to finish 3-7. Bradford coach Chad Bankston knows how valuable Garrison can be.

"He possesses a lot of strength," Bankston said. "He's got a real nose for the football and at 6-4, 295, he's really light on his feet."

Garrison was a force when he was on the field last season, recording 34 tackles in just three-and-a-half games. He said sitting on the sidelines with an injury was difficult.

"It was kind of hard to watch my team," he said. "It was a humbling experience."

Garrison spent the winter and spring trying to regain the strength in his knee. He got plenty of support from a close friend and former teammate - Florida State sophomore defensive tackle Letroy Guion.

Guion came back from shoulder and ankle injuries during his high school career and wound up at Florida State. Garrison is hoping to rebound in much the same way.

"I think if Corian works hard and keeps on top of everything he's going to go to a D-I college," Guion said. "He's a pretty strong dude. He can make some plays."

After a long winter of rehabilitation, Garrison anticipated being back on the field for spring practice. Bankston planned for him to play in only a few snaps of the Tornadoes' spring game, but instead played more than two quarters.

"I was conscious of it," Garrison said. "But after first contact I was fine."

Bankston said Garrison is fully recovered and stronger than before.

"He's responded well," Bankston said. "This is actually the quickest he's ever been."

For now, Garrison said he is going to concentrate on his senior season and worry about his college decision later. West Virginia is the only team to offer so far, but Bankston said his big tackle has also received interest from Central Florida, South Carolina and Florida.

Bankston said Garrison is still waiting to get a qualifying ACT score, but said his score is right on the fringe.

"When it's all said and done," Bankston said, "he will qualify."

Garrison said he is no hurry to make a commitment.

"I want to wait," he said. "I don't want to commit (verbally) and have to back out." Not bad for an small school sleeper he was also a part of the Top 50 players in the state as well as Gainesville Sun Top 10.

Senior Season

He entered the year with a lot to prove and he did not disappoint He finshed his senior year with 56 tackles 5 sacks and 2 forced fumbles.
He was 1st team all State All Area All District and was chosen to the North South Florida Shrine Bowl in Orange Park Florida.

College Choice

On February 7th 2007 Corian Garrison Signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at the University of South Florida.